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HY55 MEV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,808 mi
Last recorded145,808 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 145,808 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 145,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

'SERVICE' Light On

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 137,715 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 133,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 24 Aug 2016 133,701 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

STRONG ADVISE - FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear door latch requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 Sep 2015 125,985 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear door latch requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2014 116,376 miles

N/S/F inner steering arm has slight play.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perrishing

o/s/f wiper split and both front wipers slightly smeary

slight play in n/s inner steering arm

Fail 29 Aug 2012 100,017 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 100,017 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S steering arm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,340 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 72,754 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,724 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 MEV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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