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HY05 ZNC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,382 mi
Last recorded139,382 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 ZNC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 139,382 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Fail 21 Dec 2016 139,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,788 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 133,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack inner joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 129,668 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 129,668 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,152 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 112,698 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 112,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,553 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 11 Jan 2011 87,169 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)

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight play in nearside of steering rack inner ball end

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Fail 11 Jan 2011 87,169 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight play in nearside of steering rack inner ball end

slight play in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,443 miles

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

s/p in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2009 63,857 miles

high level brake light does not work

play in nearside front wheel

Fail 1 May 2009 63,857 miles

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

high level brake light does not work

play in nearside front wheel

Pass 7 May 2008 54,710 miles

advise front pads are 70% worn

advise near side front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 3 May 2008 54,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Front pads wearing thin, approximately 85-90% worn

Nearside Inner Track rod end 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 ZNC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ZNC, 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 ZNC registered?

HY05 ZNC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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