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HJ55 KLC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,802 mi
Last recorded74,802 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 KLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,802 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Brake disc rust

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 74,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R Brake disc rust

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,503 miles

Offside Front (steering rack inner has play)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,581 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,654 miles

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

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

engine under cover fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 43,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine under cover fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2017 32,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 32,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,244 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,348 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 20,083 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,985 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 15,644 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 11,360 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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HJ55 KLC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ55 KLC, 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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HJ55 KLC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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