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HY55 JVK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,146 mi
Last recorded160,146 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 160,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 87,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker corroding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 85,513 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,513 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,360 miles

ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING RACK NOISY

Fail 11 Apr 2016 79,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT HALF OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR HALF OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT HALF OF FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ENGINE MOUNTING WORN

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded REAR TO CALIPER (3.6.B.2c)

STEERING RACK NOISY

Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,436 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 66,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

Fail 1 May 2014 66,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level brake light inop

Pass 2 May 2013 57,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,667 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 46,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 35,832 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,270 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN AT ENDS

PLAY SHOWING IN O/S/F STEERING RACK ARM END

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JVK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for HY55 JVK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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