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HY05 LYA

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,162 mi
Last recorded99,162 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,162 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

near side rear tyre wearing both edges

oil level very low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 85,842 miles

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

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

clutch pedal switch not working

upper engine mount worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,686 miles

Near side front tyre worn in middle and cut side wall

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Off side rear tyre cut outer side wall not deep to reach cord

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

near side front wheel arch plastic protector damaged split few places

Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,490 miles

Front bumper insecure

front both wiper blade slightly split on the edges

off side rear tyre outer wall very small cut

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,868 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,485 miles

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

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 LYA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

HY05 LYA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is HY05 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 LYA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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