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HY55 HFH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,549 mi
Last recorded85,549 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2021 85,549 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 14,653 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,446 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both wipers poor

near side rear tyre cut on side walls

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front tyres have sidewall damage

tubeless valves deteriating

Pass 23 Jan 2017 55,267 miles

front cross member bent

radiator damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,478 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 45,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

key card faulty

Fail 8 May 2012 40,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 40,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,924 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,344 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 22,265 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,536 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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)

advise n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r, & n/s/r outer tyre walls worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,536 miles

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

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)

advise n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r, & n/s/r outer tyre walls worn

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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HY55 HFH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY55 HFH, 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 HY55 HFH registered?

HY55 HFH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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