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DY55 HJJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,672 mi
Last recorded125,672 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,672 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 116,355 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 110,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 106,155 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s rear tyre poor condition on outer wall

Fail 20 May 2013 106,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s handbrake effort low

o/s rear caliper arm not fully returning

o/s rear tyre poor condition on outer wall

Pass 22 May 2012 92,699 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 91,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2011 77,744 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 77,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,085 miles

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

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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DY55 HJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY55 HJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 HJJ registered?

DY55 HJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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