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HN05 HKM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,520 mi
Last recorded125,520 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 HKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,520 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 113,387 miles

EML is on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 113,387 miles

EML is on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,067 miles

CHILD SEATS (x3) FITTED TO VEHICLE

Centre Rear Brake light not working

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight knock detected from within steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2014 89,163 miles

boot does not open

unable to check offside rear and centre seat belts due to rubbish in car

Fail 9 Oct 2014 89,163 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

boot does not open

unable to check offside rear and centre seat belts due to rubbish in car

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,928 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

slight wear in steering rack arms

Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,430 miles

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

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)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack nearside front

Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,408 miles

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

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

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)

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

airbag light on

front brake discs worn

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack nearside front

Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,689 miles

slight play on nearside front inner steering fixing

Fail 15 Oct 2010 53,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play on nearside front inner steering fixing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,128 miles

nearside front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,252 miles

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

both front brake disc/s are corroded/slightly worn

both rear brake disc/s are corroded/slightly pitted

Fail 27 Oct 2008 37,252 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front brake disc/s are corroded/slightly worn

both rear brake disc/s are corroded/slightly pitted

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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HN05 HKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HN05 HKM, 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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HN05 HKM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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