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HY55 OJH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,392 mi
Last recorded127,392 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 127,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 127,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 119,538 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,627 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounting torn but system still supported

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 109,627 miles

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

Centre exhaust rubber mounting torn but system still supported

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2015 98,333 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,333 miles

front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 27 May 2014 90,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 90,199 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 80,257 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Pass 21 May 2012 70,466 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear discs rusted

Fail 21 May 2012 70,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear discs rusted

Pass 25 May 2011 61,049 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front discs lipped

rear discs scored

Pass 28 May 2010 51,435 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 51,435 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 44,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 34,969 miles

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 OJH 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 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 OJH, 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 OJH registered?

HY55 OJH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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