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HK54 VGL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,181 mi
Last recorded139,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 139,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 139,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 133,351 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 124,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,419 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front top strut mount

Fail 16 Jan 2014 109,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front top strut mount

Pass 24 Jan 2013 95,598 miles

air bag light stays on

slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jan 2013 95,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

air bag light stays on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2012 81,568 miles

As from April/May 2012 A steering lock mechanism missing, inadvertently engaging or inoperative will be a MOT FAIL.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,568 miles

As from April/May 2012 A steering lock mechanism missing, inadvertently engaging or inoperative will be a MOT FAIL.

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 81,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

As from April/May 2012 A steering lock mechanism missing, inadvertently engaging or inoperative will be a MOT FAIL.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 55,244 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 55,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,156 miles

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

n/s/f wing mirror cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,650 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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HK54 VGL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HK54 VGL, 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 HK54 VGL registered?

HK54 VGL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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