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EO05 KHY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,522 mi
Last recorded181,522 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 KHY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 181,522 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 181,522 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 167,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 167,467 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 152,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2014 152,138 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 135,639 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 135,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,756 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight binding to both rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,150 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both inner rack joints worn

slight binding to both rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2011 125,150 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both inner rack joints worn

slight binding to both rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2010 118,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 106,093 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine tickover irratic

service light on dash indicating a fault

Fail 7 Mar 2009 106,093 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine tickover irratic

service light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 5 Mar 2008 72,240 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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EO05 KHY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO05 KHY, 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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EO05 KHY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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