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HY55 VKX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,485 mi
Last recorded36,485 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 36,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L On

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

o.s.f tyre has been kerbed

Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,484 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o.s.f tyre has been kerbed

front brake discs slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E.M.L On

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,259 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 32,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 27,247 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all discs corroded & pads low

chip in screen

slight play in offside track rod

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,815 miles

front service brake linings unevenly wearing

front service brake performance imbalanced

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 VKX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

HY55 VKX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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