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HY55 VHE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 116,972 miles

brake pipe on rear axle is very corroded

centre exhaust heat shield is loose

offside front brake pipe is corroded

there is a lot of movement in the offside inner track rod joint

Pass 8 Dec 2016 101,911 miles

Nearside 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)

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

engine and gearbox wet with oil

Fail 25 Nov 2016 101,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine and gearbox wet with oil

nearside front tyre 3mm and very worn on outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm and void of tread on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,361 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre near leagal limit

Fail 22 Jul 2015 79,357 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre near leagal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2014 61,632 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in both steering rods

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

o/s/f steering rod slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2012 43,962 miles

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

Slight play O/S Steering Arm/Rod.....

Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,047 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 40,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,358 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,792 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 VHE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

HY55 VHE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HY55 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 VHE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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