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HK54 XXU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 XXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 115,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f + n/s/f steering knuckle joints

Pass 2 Jun 2015 106,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not through to ply

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not through to ply

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 13 May 2014 93,017 miles

alternator noisey

clicking noise from o/s/f + n/s/f mcpherson stut top bearings/bushes when in full lock

front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

n/s/r tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,885 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 81,102 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,102 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,501 miles

slight wear n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,501 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

slight wear n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 May 2011 68,011 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 68,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,711 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 56,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,337 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,516 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 XXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 XXU, 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 XXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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