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HY55 JVH

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JVH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,376 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 66,367 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

cracking to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

engine management light stays on

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

offside headlamp aim not checked due to bulb not working

service indicator light on

Pass 23 May 2014 53,231 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 53,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2013 45,805 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 45,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2012 40,191 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 32,037 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,499 miles

slight play os steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,798 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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HY55 JVH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY55 JVH, 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 HY55 JVH registered?

HY55 JVH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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