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HY55 VRD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,210 mi
Last recorded84,210 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 84,210 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 84,201 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre tread worn very low on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 76,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front tyre tread worn very low on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 69,769 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,757 miles

Brake pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Engine MIL, light on

Front tyres started to get low on tread.

Fuel flap does not secure in closed position

Lower brake effort- nearside rear

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Offside front suspension wishbone back-bush deteriorating

Slight play in both steering rods ball joints

Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,648 miles

Brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Nearside tyres low on tread / uneven wear

Petrol filler flap (cover) does not secure

V. slight play in offside steering

Wiper/s inclined to judder

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Some brake pipes previously greased, presume corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper/s inclined to judder

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,295 miles

Nearside front coil spring lower end does not butt-up to stop lug. Unable to fully view tip of spring for possible breakage.

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Play in nearside steering rod

Some brake pipes previously greased

Some wiper judder

Steering rack (mounting of) requires attention. (Noisey opperation during lock-to-lock check)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,295 miles

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

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

Nearside front coil spring lower end does not butt-up to stop lug. Unable to fully view tip of spring for possible breakage.

Nearside front fog lamp broken

Play in nearside steering rod

Some brake pipes previously greased

Some wiper judder

Steering rack (mounting of) requires attention. (Noisey opperation during lock-to-lock check)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,382 miles

Offside wiper inclined to 'judder'

Some play in nearside steering rod

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,580 miles

engine noise when first started requires investigation

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,580 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror damaged

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 VRD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

HY55 VRD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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