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HY55 JVL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,725 mi
Last recorded86,725 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,725 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 86,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,713 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner balljoint/rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

all brake discs corroded

nearside mirror broken

osf brake hose not secured to shock

Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,583 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 86,583 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 58,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 37,123 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,530 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 JVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

HY55 JVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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