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HY55 VKL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,213 mi
Last recorded102,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 102,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 94,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,893 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 79,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,954 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,988 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 52,944 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VKL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VKL, 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 VKL registered?

HY55 VKL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is HY55 VKL safe to buy?

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