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HY55 HNK

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,123 mi
Last recorded92,123 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 HNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 92,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,848 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

STEERING LOCK WORN

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

STEERING LOCK WORN

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,656 miles

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)

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

steering lock worn

steering rack inner joints play

Fail 6 Jul 2017 78,652 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

steering lock worn

steering rack inner joints play

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,320 miles

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

INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

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

STEERING LOCK WORN

Fail 28 Jun 2016 74,310 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty ONLY WORK ON AUTO NOT VIA SWITCH (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

INNER JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE WORN CLOSE TO CORDS

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

Fail 25 May 2016 73,945 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam only operates on auto lights (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty headlamps only work on auto not via switch (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit & signs of under-inflation (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroded & wearing thin

both rear brake discs corroded & wearing thin

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine covers fitted

engine oil leak

headlights adjusted inside

items removed from drivers view

nearside windscreen scratched (wiper)

nearside windscreen wiper blade not tested

plastic covers fitted to rear axle & lower suspension arms

Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,195 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 59,195 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,185 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,094 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,496 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,930 miles

suspect front brakes pads wearing low.

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 HNK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HNK, 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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HY55 HNK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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