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HY55 JVX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,916 mi
Last recorded104,916 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 104,916 miles

Carbon monoxide just met default limits at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lambda reading just met specified limits after second fast idle

Lambda reading outside specified limits after second fast idle

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking break need adjustment

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges (both sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 92,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/N/S both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/N/S both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 91,786 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Mountain Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn Inner/Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 87,086 miles

Front steering have play

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,287 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,683 miles

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

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

o/s n/s steering arms slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,866 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,021 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,336 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,095 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,751 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 32,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,477 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 25,477 miles

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

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 JVX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

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

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