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HY55 WDP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,251 mi
Last recorded167,251 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WDP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 150,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,496 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 134,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 117,445 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 117,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,699 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,067 miles

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

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

nsf seat belt webbing a little frayed

oil on min

osf strut top notchy

Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

nsf seat belt webbing a little frayed

oil on min

osf strut top notchy

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,099 miles

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,308 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 68,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,137 miles

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

bonnet catch release dropped down behind grille

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

play nearside front steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,098 miles

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

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

bonnet catch release dropped down behind grille

nearside front seatbelt slightly frayed

play nearside front steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 50,130 miles

clicking from osf top suspension mounting lock to lock

slight play nsf inner rack

Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clicking from osf top suspension mounting lock to lock

slight play nsf inner rack

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advise front tyres perishing

lots of plastic covers in engine bay and underside

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 WDP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WDP, 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 WDP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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