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HK05 VLE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,326 mi
Last recorded124,326 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VLE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 124,326 miles

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

Windscreen cracked,but not affecting the view of the road.

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,474 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 111,901 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 111,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 102,306 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 91,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,363 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 66,482 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,667 miles

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

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

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 VLE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

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

Is HK05 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 VLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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