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HY55 VJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,641 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,377 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,409 miles

Front brake discs very rusty on inside faces

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 60,409 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs very rusty on inside faces

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

Rear brake discs rusty and pitted on inside faces

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,970 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,313 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 35,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,328 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 VJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?

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

Is HY55 VJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY55 VJZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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