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HY55 VJO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,520 mi
Last recorded111,520 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,520 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 111,502 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 96,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side wiper streaky

Pass 13 Sep 2011 67,263 miles

driver wiper not clearing screen properly

rear wiper not clearing screen properly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

O/S/F/ track arm has slight play

O/S/F/ tyre wearing thin

driver wiper not clearing screen properly

nail in shoulder of O/S/R/ tyre

rear wiper not clearing screen properly

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,272 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 43,288 miles

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

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

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 20 Aug 2009 43,288 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2008 32,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VJO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VJO, 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 VJO registered?

HY55 VJO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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