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HY55 WJL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 WJL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,098 miles

engine covers fitted

item removed from drivers view before test

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

item removed from drivers view before test

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014
Fail 30 Apr 2014

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,455 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some play present in n/s/f rack end joint

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,284 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,847 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,413 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WJL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 WJL, 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 WJL registered?

HY55 WJL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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