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HK54 VWE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,040 mi
Last recorded163,040 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 VWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 163,040 miles

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

note.slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Aug 2014 152,955 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 152,939 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 148,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 148,698 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,181 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

rear discs corroding

service light on

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Fail 19 Aug 2010 129,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre damaged sidewall.

Slight free play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 129,136 miles

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

Offside rear tyre damaged sidewall.

Slight free play in nearside steering rack.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 117,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 99,700 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 99,700 miles

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

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

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 VWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HK54 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

HK54 VWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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The MOT history for HK54 VWE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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