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HW55 JJE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,243 mi
Last recorded27,243 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 27,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 26,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 25,761 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 25,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,848 miles

Nearside slight play steering axle ball joint

Offside slight play steering axle ball joint

Pass 5 Oct 2020 23,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,777 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 20,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 19,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm inner balljoint

Fail 14 Oct 2015 18,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm inner balljoint

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 16,361 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 10,620 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 10,056 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 10,056 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 7,636 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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HW55 JJE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HW55 JJE, 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 HW55 JJE registered?

HW55 JJE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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