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AK55 HVG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,185 mi
Last recorded39,185 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,185 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,861 miles

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,861 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking from around bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber outer casings corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 38,540 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 37,943 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,892 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,521 miles

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 35,521 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,866 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wiper blade split

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 32,683 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 32,683 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 29,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,942 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 14,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 14,330 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 10,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,109 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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AK55 HVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK55 HVG, 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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AK55 HVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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