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HY55 VJL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,473 mi
Last recorded124,473 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 124,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,031 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 119,031 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 111,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelt

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,790 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear.

engine management lamp on.

play in nearside front track rod inner joint.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,267 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear.

engine management lamp on.

play in nearside front track rod inner joint.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 70,311 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,944 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs poor condition / corroded

both rear brake discs poor condition / corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,976 miles

Both front discs slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 50,044 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 50,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,882 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 VJL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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