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HN55 LYY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,573 mi
Last recorded143,573 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 LYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,573 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 134,698 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 125,330 miles

play nearside and offside steering arm inner joints

Fail 11 Oct 2016 125,330 miles

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

play nearside and offside steering arm inner joints

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,757 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear brake pads worn

heavy play in both inner steering rack ball joints

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,547 miles

both inner rack joints have slight play

Fail 1 May 2014 106,680 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2014 106,680 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,591 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,450 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 93,730 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 93,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 85,293 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 67,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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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HN55 LYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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