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HY55 OJL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,672 mi
Last recorded109,672 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 OJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2014 109,672 miles

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

Nearside outter sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,672 miles

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

Nearside outter sill damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare wheel fitted at time of test

Pass 17 May 2013 96,327 miles

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 9 May 2013 96,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2012 85,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 72,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,478 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 66,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,391 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade split at the ends

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,932 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,932 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 OJL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

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

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