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HY55 PHU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,649 mi
Last recorded171,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 PHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 171,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hand brake effort little low

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

diesel smoke test close to limit

front number plate light damage

front number plate light damage

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside andoffside rear tyres under inflated

plastic engine cover under bonnet lose

Fail 1 Dec 2017 171,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear hand brake effort little low

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

diesel smoke test close to limit

front number plate light damage

front number plate light damage

general rusting to front and rear suspension components

nearside andoffside rear tyres under inflated

plastic engine cover under bonnet lose

Pass 26 Nov 2016 152,821 miles

o/s/r disc corroded on outer face

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 17 Nov 2015 148,025 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 147,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 139,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 139,863 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,733 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 129,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 114,117 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,844 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,420 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,420 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

STRONGLY ADVISE both rear brake discs worn and pitted in places on inner braking surface

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,406 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 PHU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

HY55 PHU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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