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HY05 LWU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,958 miles

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

front steering arms has slight movement

Fail 4 Apr 2015 86,174 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,174 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,755 miles

Front steering arms has slight movement

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,013 miles

offside rear tyre bold on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2013 66,013 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre bold on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,258 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,268 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,942 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 24,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,602 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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HY05 LWU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY05 LWU registered?

HY05 LWU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is HY05 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 LWU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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