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HY55 HGP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HGP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,910 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 70,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 67,711 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,116 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/F inner rim O/S/F inner rim O/S/R inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 64,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim N/S/F inner rim O/S/F inner rim O/S/R inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 61,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 61,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,610 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,908 miles

both front road rims damaged on inside

cut in nearside rear tyre in tread

offside and nearside rear crossmember bushes starting to split

offside rear road rim damaged on inside

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front road rims damaged on inside

cut in nearside rear tyre in tread

offside and nearside rear crossmember bushes starting to split

offside rear road rim damaged on inside

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,733 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 46,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,234 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,547 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,498 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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HY55 HGP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY55 HGP, 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 HGP registered?

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

Is HY55 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 HGP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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