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HY55 VKV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,576 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 122,571 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 114,656 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 109,007 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (By fuel tank) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,949 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 91,835 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,156 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,702 miles

play in front steering arm o/s play in bottom ball joint o/s front

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,859 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,207 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 55,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,483 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,240 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 VKV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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