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HY05 YOL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,649 mi
Last recorded152,649 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 152,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 152,649 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 152,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 151,646 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hi-level stop light inoperative

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 25 Mar 2015 150,991 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 149,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 149,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine overheating

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,245 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 148,241 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 148,123 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

hi-level stop light inoperative

wiper blades worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 128,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2011 128,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

body covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2010 108,860 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2009 86,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 59,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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 YOL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

HY05 YOL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is HY05 YOL safe to buy?

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