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HY55 MDN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,203 mi
Last recorded96,203 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 MDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 96,203 miles

n/s/f vertical link has some movement

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2014 88,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2013 87,314 miles

heat sheild over exhaust loose

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front suspension top mounts worn and noiey

both rear axle bushes slightly cracking

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades worn

offside rear tyre low tread at 3mm and slightly cracking

play in steering rack

rear brake discs worn

service light on

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front suspension top mounts worn and noiey

both rear axle bushes slightly cracking

front brake discs worn

front wiper blades worn

heat sheild over exhaust loose

offside rear tyre low tread at 3mm and slightly cracking

play in steering rack

rear brake discs worn

service light on

tyre size 205 55 16 91 V

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,637 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front strut top mounts noisey

nearside door mirror housing cracked

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and nail in tread

offside front tyre worn on both edges

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering

tyre size 205 55 16 V

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,864 miles

"KNOCKING SOUND" HEARD WHEN ROTATING STEERING LOCK TO LOCK, STEERING COMPONENTS,SUSPENSION AND FRONT AXLE ALL APPEAR TO BE SECURE...WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

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

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,864 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

"KNOCKING SOUND" HEARD WHEN ROTATING STEERING LOCK TO LOCK, STEERING COMPONENTS,SUSPENSION AND FRONT AXLE ALL APPEAR TO BE SECURE...WOULD ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,559 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 38,559 miles

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

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 MDN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

Is HY55 MDN safe to buy?

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