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HY55 OPR

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,301 mi
Last recorded75,301 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 75,301 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 75,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,429 miles

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

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

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

eletronic steering lock only lock towards n/s of vehicle

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Nov 2014 70,428 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

eletronic steering lock only lock towards n/s of vehicle

n/s wing mirror slightly insecure

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,491 miles

both front tyres are 2/3mm

some play and wear to the inner steering track arms - o/s more so - this may cause a knocking on the road

Fail 12 Jun 2013 63,491 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion to the o/s/r brake discs

some play and wear to the inner steering track arms - o/s more so - this may cause a knocking on the road

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,339 miles

some play in both front inner steering arms "o/s more so"

the front brake pads look low - further investigation required .

the service soon light is on the dash diaplay

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play in both front inner steering arms "o/s more so"

the front brake pads look low - further investigation required .

the service soon light is on the dash diaplay

Pass 4 Jun 2011 46,781 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,757 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 OPR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 OPR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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