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HK54 VLN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,757 mi
Last recorded138,757 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 138,757 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,460 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s steering rack slight play

Fail 29 Feb 2016 134,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Feb 2015 131,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat sheild insecure front

Fail 12 Feb 2015 131,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heat sheild insecure front

Pass 22 Feb 2014 118,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,611 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 21 Feb 2012 88,622 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 88,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,407 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 65,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,308 miles

slight brake bind ,on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 VLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK54 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

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

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