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HY55 VKH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,139 mi
Last recorded95,139 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 95,139 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 95,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,382 miles

both front tyres worn low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 78,377 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

strong advice both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Pass 9 Feb 2013 74,724 miles

play started at o/s/f lower ball joint

slight play at n/s/f track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,234 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 58,065 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 58,065 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 41,693 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 41,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre starting too perish at the sidewall

offside front tyre worn at the inner edge.

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VKH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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