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HY55 WHB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,352 mi
Last recorded127,352 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 127,352 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 127,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 120,131 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 120,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,574 miles

battery has temporary fix

both front shock's corroded

both rear shock's corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 106,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shocks corroded

both rear shocks corroded

o/s/f steering rack end has play

Pass 6 Apr 2015 87,509 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,879 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 62,594 miles

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

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,594 miles

rear discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 53,612 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING ARM.

Fail 1 Oct 2010 53,612 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STEERING ARM.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,633 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 41,139 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 WHB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

HY55 WHB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 WHB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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