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HY55 JWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,928 mi
Last recorded94,928 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 94,928 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 92,666 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 92,665 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 87,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 87,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2018 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 85,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in inner arms

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Fail 25 Nov 2015 80,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

play in inner arms

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Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,276 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 73,250 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,076 miles

nearside wiper blade rubber split

slight play in neaside inner tie rod

slight play in off side inner tie rod

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,953 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,068 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut accross tread

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 29,554 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 JWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?

HY55 JWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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