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HY55 PHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,154 mi
Last recorded122,154 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 PHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s inner rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 109,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 109,129 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 94,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise on steering rack on lock to lock

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,755 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noise on steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in screen

imbalance on front brakes

wear on front discs

wear on tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2012 73,355 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chips in screen

imbalance on front brakes

wear on all discs

wear on tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,033 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 63,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,928 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,670 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 39,670 miles

Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 29,642 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front tyres perished

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 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PHJ, 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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HY55 PHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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