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HN55 LYC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,319 mi
Last recorded106,319 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 106,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 104,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 102,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 99,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 99,035 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 94,660 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 94,660 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2014 89,268 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 85,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,641 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,110 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,685 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 46,685 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,817 miles

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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HN55 LYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN55 LYC, 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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HN55 LYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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