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HK05 MJV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,196 mi
Last recorded121,196 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 MJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,196 miles

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

Slight play steering arms and lower ball joint nearside front

Fail 17 Sep 2015 121,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight play steering arms and lower ball joint nearside front

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 105,446 miles

Centre section to cat converter join has slight blow.

O/s cv gaitor not in the best condition.

O/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Slight play in both front wheels side to side.

N/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 99,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,508 miles

Fuel flap dust cover spilt.

Play in front wheels from side to side.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 85,917 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm.

O/s wiper smears screen slightly.

O/s/r tyre worn to 2mm.

Slight play in both front wheels from side to side.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 63,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 MJV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HK05 MJV, 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 MJV registered?

HK05 MJV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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