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HY55 KGN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,503 mi
Last recorded70,503 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 KGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,503 miles

OIL LEAKS

REAR WIPER ; poor working condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT'S (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR'S (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,502 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MOBILE DEVICE; holder ()

OIL LEAKS

REAR WIPER ; poor working condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT'S (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR'S (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,931 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mounting poor starting to brake up

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,950 miles

near side front wiper splitting on ends

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,439 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,320 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,475 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 49,475 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,953 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 42,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 32,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,843 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 KGN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KGN, 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 KGN registered?

HY55 KGN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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