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HY05 LWN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,574 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,732 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,732 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 101,108 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 101,128 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 94,708 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,708 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,797 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,849 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Mar 2011 70,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,055 miles

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

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

slight play in offside front steering

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,803 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LWN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HY05 LWN, 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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HY05 LWN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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