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EK55 VKE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

152,639 mi
Last recorded152,639 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 152,639 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 139,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 139,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 134,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 117,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,179 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,716 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,981 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,333 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,683 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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EK55 VKE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK55 VKE, 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 EK55 VKE registered?

EK55 VKE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 VKE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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