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HK05 VVF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,976 mi
Last recorded117,976 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VVF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 117,976 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,148 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

steering rack joints worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 111,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under tray fitted

steering rack joints worn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 101,250 miles

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted

n/s/r coil spring worn and heavily corroded

rack joints worn on limit

Fail 28 Aug 2015 101,138 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted

n/s/r coil spring worn and heavily corroded

rack joints worn on limit

Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,974 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,977 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2012 70,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,228 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 60,228 miles

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

Airbag lights on

flash tray fitted cant see much under engine

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Aug 2009 39,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 39,000 miles

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

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

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

splash tray fitted cant see much under engine

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,585 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear 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 VVF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VVF, 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 VVF registered?

HK05 VVF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2005.

Is HK05 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 VVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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