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HJZ 8778

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJZ 8778
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,225 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,784 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 106,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 92,053 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2014 92,053 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,626 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 67,660 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 67,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,788 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 59,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BRAKE HOSES MISC FERRULES CORRODED.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.DAMAGE N/S SILL.

Pass 19 Jan 2011
Fail 14 Jan 2011

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

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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HJZ 8778 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HJZ 8778, 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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HJZ 8778 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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