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HY55 OPM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,932 mi
Last recorded145,932 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 OPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 145,932 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 May 2018 145,924 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management lamp on

Pass 16 May 2017 143,622 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 143,612 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2x mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located rubbing body (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 140,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 130,941 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,941 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,431 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 109,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,775 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 77,980 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 77,980 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,544 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,518 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 OPM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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