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HK05 LYX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

102,681 mi
Last recorded102,681 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 LYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery terminal loose (+)

engine management light on

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Aug 2013 102,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

battery terminal loose (+)

engine management light on

rear brake discs worn

rear wiper split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,187 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in n/s/f steering

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,215 miles

Centre rear brake lamp faulty

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Slight play in nearside track control arm

Fail 15 Jun 2011 64,215 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre rear brake lamp faulty

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in nearside track control arm

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,597 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 55,597 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nsf and nsr

Fail 17 Jun 2009 47,761 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,761 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 36,072 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brakes very slightly stiff to turn!(not binding on)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,072 miles

rear brakes very slightly stiff to turn!(not binding on)

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 LYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LYX, 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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What year was HK05 LYX registered?

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

Is HK05 LYX safe to buy?

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