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HJ05 TYA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 TYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,986 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,972 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 81,859 miles

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

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

front brake discs excessively worn and pitted

oil leal

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 81,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs excessively worn and pitted

oil leal

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 72,697 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 72,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,821 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,514 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 57,402 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,895 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 44,840 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre small crack on outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,840 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyre small crack on outer wall

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,951 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/r tyre worn low - 2mm

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre on legal limit at time of test only

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/r tyre worn low - 2mm

rear brake discs lipped & corroded

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to wet weather conditions

Fail 6 Dec 2008 33,494 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,494 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,337 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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HJ05 TYA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HJ05 TYA, 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 HJ05 TYA registered?

HJ05 TYA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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