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HY55 OLX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

77,626 mi
Last recorded77,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 77,626 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top suspension bearing slightly sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,334 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 74,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 71,275 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 71,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shocker corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shocker badly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shocker badly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 68,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shocker badly corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shocker badly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,253 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 64,248 miles

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,245 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,326 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 54,398 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,398 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f inner rackend

Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,211 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,085 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 43,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 38,176 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 38,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 33,226 miles

advise off side tyres wearing on outer side walls

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 7 Nov 2009 33,226 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise off side tyres wearing on outer side walls

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,955 miles

advise slight binding to near side rear wheel

advise slight damage to near side rear wheel

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 OLX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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