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HY55 YHK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,765 mi
Last recorded97,765 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,765 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 97,765 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 84,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted/distorted

Fail 24 May 2017 84,655 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre flat spotted/distorted

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,021 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted plus incorrect wheel studs used to fix wheel to hub (4.1.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,432 miles

flat spot offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and worn to approx 2mm

Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,432 miles

flat spot offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and worn to approx 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,438 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 46,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 43,191 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,080 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 31,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,296 miles

wiper blades torn on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,173 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play to nearside of steering rack arm

Fail 24 Sep 2009 26,173 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

both rear brakes binding slightly

slight play to nearside of steering rack arm

Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,097 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 YHK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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