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HJ55 UHX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,446 mi
Last recorded95,446 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 UHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,446 miles

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

nearside none obligatory drivers rear view door mirror damaged

offside front steel rim fitted

rear exhaust system support mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear handbrake linkage partly siezed

Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,754 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,039 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 75,039 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,855 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner tie rod joint

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,507 miles

slight play in nearside inner tie rod joint

Fail 26 Sep 2011 67,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner surface pitted and corroded

slight play in nearside inner tie rod joint

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,971 miles

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,726 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 38,813 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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HJ55 UHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ55 UHX, 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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HJ55 UHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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