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HY05 LWO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,962 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 110,674 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front tyre 2 screws in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 110,667 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner rack end slight play

Nearside Front tyre 2 screws in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 97,370 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 22 Mar 2014 89,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to limit

front/rear disc pads looking low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 76,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 76,992 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,684 miles

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

both wipers split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 56,385 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 56,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 41,816 miles

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

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

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 LWO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LWO, 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 LWO registered?

HY05 LWO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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