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HK05 EGZ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,533 mi
Last recorded72,533 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 EGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 72,533 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 65,286 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,620 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 58,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 53,103 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 46,346 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 38,685 miles

O/S/R INDICATER SLIGHT WHITE / O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING ON OUTTER WALLX CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING X GETTING LOW / FRONT PADS VERY LOW / N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE /

Fail 20 May 2010 38,685 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

O/S/R INDICATER SLIGHT WHITE / O/S/F TYRE PERRISHING ON OUTTER WALLX CUTTING OUT ON EDGES / N/S/F TYRE PERRISHING X GETTING LOW / FRONT PADS VERY LOW / N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHT OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE /

Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 19,252 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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HK05 EGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK05 EGZ, 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 HK05 EGZ registered?

HK05 EGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HK05 EGZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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