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HY55 LVP

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LVP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 103,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both o/s and n/s ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes to rear - both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on when brake lights illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp O/s and central stop lamp affected when indicator illuimated (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both o/s and n/s ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 94,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,427 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 85,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

no emissions - EML

Pass 15 Feb 2016

rear tyre side walls

slight wear steering rack

Fail 13 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tyre side walls

slight wear steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,190 miles

steering and susp slight // n.s.r, o.s.r tyre // rear discs

Fail 26 Feb 2015 76,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

steering and susp slight // n.s.r, o.s.r tyre // rear discs

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,115 miles

steering and susp slight

Fail 18 Feb 2014 73,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

steering and susp slight

Pass 29 Dec 2012 63,142 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres

Pass 28 Dec 2011 56,040 miles

steering and susp slight // b.discs

Fail 24 Dec 2011 56,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

steering and susp slight // b.discs

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,554 miles

steering and susp slight // tyres // b.discs

Pass 3 Dec 2009 39,030 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 39,030 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,273 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 35,273 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 LVP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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