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HY55 VJK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 84,820 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2019 84,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,355 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 80,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 76,016 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 76,015 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play + offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,368 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 59,368 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 53,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 47,888 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,234 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,196 miles

ns rack end slight play

Fail 8 May 2010 38,193 miles

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

ns rack end slight play

Pass 11 May 2009 33,432 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,422 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 VJK 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 63.2%.

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 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

HY55 VJK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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