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HY55 VJX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,894 mi
Last recorded93,894 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 VJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 93,894 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 93,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,587 miles

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

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

boot can not be opened from outside

Fail 6 Sep 2016 89,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

boot can not be opened from outside

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,498 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pads may be worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 82,498 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pads may be worn

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 74,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

rear wiper perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 74,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

rear wiper perished

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,311 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,311 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,911 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,953 miles

Front brake discs very worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 52,953 miles

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

Front brake discs very worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2010 43,371 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front windscreen wiper blades split

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,986 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,751 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 VJX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VJX, 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 VJX registered?

HY55 VJX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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