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HV05 KJE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,103 mi
Last recorded98,103 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,103 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 91,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,521 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust retaining device deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2013 87,521 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust retaining device deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 71,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,279 miles

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

play in ns inner steering rack end

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,279 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

play in ns inner steering rack end

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2009 48,468 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 48,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr foot brake and hand brake have slightly lower readings than osr

Pass 15 Mar 2008 36,486 miles

osf door mirror case broken

Fail 8 Mar 2008 36,223 miles

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

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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HV05 KJE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV05 KJE, 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 HV05 KJE registered?

HV05 KJE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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