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HK54 VKN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,517 mi
Last recorded80,517 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both inner rack joints

steering lock inoperative but engine immobiliser working

wires broken on clutch pedal switch

Fail 26 Jan 2016 80,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in both inner rack joints

wires broken on clutch pedal switch

Fail 22 Jan 2016 80,456 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside front strut top mount worn

Oil level low

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,982 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 66,020 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 66,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 57,580 miles

slight side play in offside front wheel

Fail 9 Jan 2013 57,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight side play in offside front wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2012 46,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,725 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 31,744 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,087 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,003 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 VKN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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