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HY55 VKM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,900 mi
Last recorded116,900 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,900 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 116,900 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 99,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 99,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,545 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,342 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 72,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,837 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,835 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 45,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm

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 VKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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