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HN05 KKS

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,458 mi
Last recorded142,458 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 KKS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,458 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,428 miles

n/s/f spring slightly missalined

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 114,404 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS Wheel Speed Sensor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Steering lock fails to engage steering lock does not engage but did once on full lock with ignition on (DANGEROUS) (2.1.4b) DANGEROUS

headlamps flicker

n/s/r disc inner face only has 20% pad contact

n/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge

o/s/f disc inner face only has 50% pad contact

Fail 4 Jun 2017 141,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance High level (3rd) (1.2.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Central Rear Tyre has nail in thread

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has Nail in thread

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,322 miles

Air Filter Insecure

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 134,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired Incorrect Coil Spring Fitted Odd Across an axle (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Air Filter Insecure

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,227 miles

inner rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2015 129,145 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

inner rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 124,200 miles

n/s/f mid leavel swivel has slight play

o/s/f cv gator has slight leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 116,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four brake discs worn

Fail 14 May 2013 116,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 99,586 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres worn

Pass 25 May 2011 85,881 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs badly worn

centre exhaust mount split

play in both inner steering track rod arm joints

slight damage to near side front inner wheel rim

Fail 13 May 2011 85,763 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs badly worn

centre exhaust mount split

play in both inner steering track rod arm joints

slight damage to near side front inner wheel rim

Pass 19 May 2010 74,646 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 74,609 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 63,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 63,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2008 52,316 miles

play in n/s and o/s steering.

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 KKS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 KKS, 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 KKS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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