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HK05 UNJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,667 mi
Last recorded35,667 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 UNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,667 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 33,420 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 33,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,978 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,351 miles

both front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 23,238 miles

High level brake light is dim

Fail 8 Feb 2013 23,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

High level brake light is dim

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,049 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

centre brake light not working

Fail 29 Feb 2012 21,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,997 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

both front wiper blades split on ends.

offside front tyre worn on both edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,095 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,700 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 UNJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HK05 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

HK05 UNJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is HK05 UNJ safe to buy?

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