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HY55 OOA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,055 mi
Last recorded102,055 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,882 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both side (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,881 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both side (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 87,263 miles

rear wheels buckled/ bent

exhaust supporting rubbers split

headlights dim

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

catalytic converter insides loose and rattle

Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlights dim

exhaust cat insides loose and rattle

exhaust rubber hanging supports perished/ split

front wheels buckled/bent

Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front headlights dim

exhaust cat insides loose and rattle

exhaust rubber hanging supports perished/ split

front wheels buckled/bent

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,398 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 76,835 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 76,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 69,850 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre getting low to leagl limit

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,578 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,747 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front 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)

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 OOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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