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HY05 LTA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,987 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,656 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,073 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,073 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,630 miles

NSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN

PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT RELEASE FORWARD

PLAY TO OS STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD END

Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,629 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute HAZZARD WARNING LIGHTS (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & NSR (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT WORN

PASSENGER SEAT WILL NOT RELEASE FORWARD

PLAY TO OS STEERING RACK INNER TIE ROD END

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,503 miles

both rear brake discs look thin

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear wheel binding on

slight play in offside steering

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,958 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 46,340 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,340 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2011 44,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 40,385 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 40,385 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2009 35,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 29,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HY05 LTA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HY05 LTA, 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 HY05 LTA registered?

HY05 LTA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is HY05 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 LTA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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