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HJ55 UHY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,406 mi
Last recorded155,406 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 UHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 155,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view temp repair (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner treads bald in places

Fail 2 Sep 2016 155,406 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view temp repair (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

osf nsf tyres wearing on inner treads bald in places

Fail 13 Aug 2014 139,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2014 139,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2013 129,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 129,699 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,408 miles

Advise offside front fog lamp glass broken

Advise slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise offside front fog lamp glass broken

Advise slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 9 Sep 2011 108,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,960 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 75,920 miles

O/S WIPER BLADE POOR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,957 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 UHY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ55 UHY, 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 UHY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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