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HK05 VUH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,927 mi
Last recorded108,927 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VUH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak at engine ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 108,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper ( pipe part of flexi ) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear calliper lever spring minning

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

Oil leak at engine ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front slight play at steering rack

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

Oil leak at engine/gearbox ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 92,765 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front slight play at steering rack

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

Oil leak at engine/gearbox ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,488 miles

o/s and n/s of rack worn

Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,128 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,253 miles

front discs corroded

play at ns rack

slight play os rack

Fail 17 Sep 2013 51,253 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front discs corroded

play at ns rack

slight play os rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,064 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2012 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering arms both sides.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,557 miles

slight play in steering arms both sides.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,080 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 32,027 miles

Nearside Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,608 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 VUH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

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

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