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HT05 RKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,615 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 107,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 106,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,115 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 91,328 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 2 Jul 2015 91,328 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,359 miles

front brake discs worn

play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2014 82,357 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,284 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,270 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Jul 2010 44,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,641 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,227 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 33,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,351 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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HT05 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HT05 RKJ, 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 HT05 RKJ registered?

HT05 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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