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HY55 PKD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,462 mi
Last recorded98,462 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 PKD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,774 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 79,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 79,227 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,886 miles

slight play in near side rear wheel

slight play in off side front wheel

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

slight play in near side rear wheel

slight play in off side front wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre silencer baffles loose and rattling

front pads appear low

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

Fail 22 Mar 2013 67,635 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front pads appear low

lower reading n/s/r brake advise inspection

rear discs badly corroded

slight bind n/s/r brake

steel wheel fitted n/s/f

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,456 miles

centre silencer baffles loose

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 51,551 miles

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside rear sill damaged

rear discs corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 51,551 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside rear sill damaged

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2009 47,948 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 47,948 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,363 miles

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

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 PKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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