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HK05 LYP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,242 mi
Last recorded114,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 111,869 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 111,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated ratchet not working (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,865 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 107,467 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 107,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil level low

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil level low

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,645 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,635 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread worn close to legal limit, cracked and perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering arm has movement

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit, tread cracked and perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit, tread cracked and perished, nail in tread

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Dec 2014 82,842 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 76,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 69,691 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

rear brake discs are rusting

Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,216 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 66,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2011 63,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HK05 LYP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK05 LYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK05 LYP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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