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HY55 ZYV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,824 mi
Last recorded113,824 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 ZYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 113,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 109,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 109,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing speed sensor (3.4.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod deteriorated

Offside Front Track rod deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2016 101,158 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Front insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Unable to test for play in joints due to excessive movement in susp. arm

Offside Front Track rod deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 93,298 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 93,298 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre treads worn low

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,555 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 49,406 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 39,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 27,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,014 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 22,967 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,835 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 ZYV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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