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HY55 OSC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

38,439 mi
Last recorded38,439 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 OSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 38,439 miles

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN O/S & N/S

Fail 13 Oct 2017 38,439 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users UNDERTRAY LOOSE (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES WORN O/S & N/S

N/S/F TYRE LOW

Pass 15 Oct 2016 31,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 31,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 31,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 20,732 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,732 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Sep 2014 13,608 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 5,950 miles

Fuel filler dust cover split

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside rear brakes binding

Offside rear tyre perished and low on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 5,950 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Fuel filler dust cover split

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Offside rear brakes binding

Offside rear tyre perished and low on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,282 miles

slight play in front steering arms

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,281 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front discs worn

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

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baffles gone in rear exhaust box

Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,833 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,387 miles

battery loose

chil seat fitted to n/s rear

o/s front, o/s rear and n/s rear tyres heavily perished on outer sidewalls

rear number plate deteriorating

temporary repair to o/s rear lens

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,394 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 OSC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc 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 OSC, 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 OSC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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