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HY55 VLM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,527 mi
Last recorded109,527 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,527 miles

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

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

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,131 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,059 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 86,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 67,804 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

O/S/F DISC SCORED

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

REAR DISCS CORRODED

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,681 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,884 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,443 miles

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

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 VLM 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 72.7%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

HY55 VLM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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