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HV05 KJY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,126 mi
Last recorded83,126 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 83,126 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 83,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear tyre tread close to legal limit

off side rear wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre tread close to legal limit

offside steering rack end ball joint has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both steering rack end ball joints have play in them

front disks are lipped

Pass 4 Feb 2011 55,576 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 55,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 37,403 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,597 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 26,492 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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HV05 KJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 KJY, 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 KJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for HV05 KJY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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