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HY55 ORU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,939 mi
Last recorded132,939 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ORU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,939 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 1 Sep 2018 132,939 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,236 miles

Offside Rear bumper deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 23 Aug 2017 124,236 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear bumper deteriorated

Oil leak ()

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

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 30 Aug 2016 118,848 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust insecure centre and rear hanging by a thread.

n/s outer sill dented

o/s front door trim damged

o/s obligatory mirror insecure slightly and secured with tape

oil seepage

Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust insecure centre and rear hanging by a thread.

n/s outer sill dented

o/s front door trim damged

o/s obligatory mirror insecure slightly and secured with tape

oil seepage

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,124 miles

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,431 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front wing mirror damaged but not insucure

Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,426 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front wing mirror damaged but not insucure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 94,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,905 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 72,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 31 Aug 2011 72,560 miles

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

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

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

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service

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,115 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 59,890 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 44,353 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 ORU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

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