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HY55 LZN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,036 mi
Last recorded93,036 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 LZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2019 93,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,768 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2018 84,768 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported central and rear exhaust rubber mounts broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 75,618 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

center exhaust rubber mount broken

Fail 13 Jan 2017 75,618 miles

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)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorating

center exhaust rubber mount broken

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,363 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 62,361 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in both inner steering track rod drumstick.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 62,361 miles

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in both inner steering track rod drumstick.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,223 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on tread.

Both steering arm inner joints/drumsticks have slight play.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Marbles in O/S/R tyre.

N/S/R tyre cut on tread but not to cords, advise replacement.

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

O/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 57,223 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are getting low on tread.

Both steering arm inner joints/drumsticks have slight play.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Marbles in O/S/R tyre.

N/S/R tyre cut on tread but not to cords, advise replacement.

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

O/S/F tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated, tred damaged

o/s/f tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,475 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake pads getting down.no mileage electronic

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,134 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,790 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 26,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.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 LZN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

HY55 LZN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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