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HY55 VLG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,780 mi
Last recorded93,780 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 93,780 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

movement in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,860 miles

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,753 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracking in tread o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,736 miles

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

slight movem ent in o/s steerin g rack

Pass 8 Feb 2011 64,406 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,536 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 58,536 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 49,072 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 VLG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

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

Is HY55 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 VLG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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