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HY55 LKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,443 mi
Last recorded119,443 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 119,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,552 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 104,552 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,041 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre stop lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2016 99,040 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Offside front (2.4.G.2)

Battery slightly insecure

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre stop lamp not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,581 miles

centre brake light not working

front tyres low

Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre brake light not working

front tyres low

Pass 25 Oct 2014 80,331 miles

Hi vis brake lamp not working

Movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2013 73,021 miles

Centre stop light not working.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 72,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre stop light not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,582 miles

all brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 13 Oct 2011 59,192 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,190 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 52,098 miles

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

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

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,264 miles

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

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

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

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 LKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

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

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