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HY55 VKN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,234 mi
Last recorded73,234 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 73,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 66,400 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rack arm has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2012 66,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

nearside rack arm has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,739 miles

front discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2010 48,697 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 39,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,571 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 39,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

SLIGHT FREEPLAY ON OFFSIDE STEERING

Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,523 miles

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

front wipers starting to tear

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 VKN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

HY55 VKN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2005.

Is HY55 VKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 VKN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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