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HY55 VGV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 89,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,029 miles

play in both front wheels

Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,009 miles

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

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

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

play in both front wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,799 miles

Both front tyres bgining to crack up

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting no excessive play.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres bgining to crack up

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting no excessive play.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,696 miles

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

NS/OS/Steering inner rack joint has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,255 miles

CONSIDERABLE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,255 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 aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CONSIDERABLE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 49,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,507 miles

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Slight play in steering rack.

Front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,507 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,116 miles

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

slight play in strg rack

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 VGV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

HY55 VGV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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