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HY55 NMV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 NMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,793 miles

both front tyres worn low and perished

both headlamp aims poor

play detected in both inner steering joints

Pass 16 Sep 2017 78,015 miles

number plates poor

parking brake lever grip poor

play at both front wheels (steering rack?)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 77,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

number plates poor

parking brake lever grip poor

play at both front wheels (steering rack?)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,734 miles

all tyre valves poor

all tyres lightly perished

front and rear number plates poor

front pads will require replacing in 1000 miles max

service light on

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2016 72,734 miles

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

all tyre valves poor

all tyres lightly perished

front and rear number plates poor

front pads will require replacing in 1000 miles max

service light on

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,403 miles

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front number plate poor

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

service light on

steel wheel rim fitted to nearside front of vehicle,others alloy

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads will require replacement in approx 1500 miles

front number plate poor

nearside outer washer jet inoperative

service light on

steel wheel rim fitted to nearside front of vehicle,others alloy

Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,333 miles

clicking from o/s/f upper strut mounting

front brake pads getting low

front numberplate damaged

n/s/r outer door handle operation poor

only one washer jet working n/s/f

play in steering rack inner tie rod ball joint n/s/f

play in steering rack inner tie rod balljoint o/s/f

service lamp on

various lightly corroded brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2013 58,358 miles

click from o/s/f strut mounting area

minor chips /scratches on windscreen

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/r door handle portion missing

play in steering rack n/s/f

rear pads low n/s/r

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 19 Sep 2013 58,358 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

click from o/s/f strut mounting area

minor chips /scratches on windscreen

n/s/f headlamp aim on upper limit

n/s/r door handle portion missing

play in steering rack n/s/f

rear pads low n/s/r

slight play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,847 miles

bothrear brake discs worn/corroded

drivers side seat belt webbing worn on edges

n/s/r door handle loose in door /cap missing

only one washer jet n/s/f

play in steering n/s/f

play in steering rack o/s/f

rear brake pads very low close to limit [replace soon]

rear brake un even rise and fall [15%]

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,550 miles

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

n/s/r outer door handll loose[ opens door] advise attention soon

o/s/f wiper poor

only one washer jet working n/s/f

rear brake pads low[replace soon] discs poor/worn

Fail 12 Sep 2011 50,550 miles

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

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

n/s/r outer door handll loose[ opens door] advise attention soon

o/s/f wiper poor

only one washer jet working n/s/f

rear brake pads low[replace soon] discs poor/worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,768 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear, un-able to carry out a full seat belt inspection

fuel cap seal perishing

rear tyres wearing low

wiper blade operation poor

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,988 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 32,987 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside 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)

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 NMV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NMV, 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 NMV registered?

HY55 NMV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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