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HY55 VSJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,052 mi
Last recorded100,052 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 100,052 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 100,052 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release unable to test due to load on seats (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release unable to test due to load on seats (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release unable to test due to load on seats (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,167 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 97,129 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 93,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Jun 2012 93,024 miles

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,867 miles

slight play in both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,112 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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 VSJ 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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

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

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