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HV05 KNE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,200 miles

Oil leak ()

some washer jets blocked, still providing adequate fluid to screen

Fail 5 Jan 2018 98,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

some washer jets blocked, still providing adequate fluid to screen

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,815 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 90,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,972 miles

slight play on the inner tie rod, drivers side front

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,314 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 74,065 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side wiper torn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,540 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,025 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,486 miles

front brake pads and discs showing wear

n/s steering arm has slight play

rear tyres on limits

Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,486 miles

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

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

front brake pads and discs showing wear

n/s steering arm has slight play

n/s/front tyre on limits 195/65/15h

o/s/rear tyre app limits

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,234 miles

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside rear baby seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seatbelt

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limits

Fail 24 Aug 2011 50,234 miles

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

nearside front steering arm slight play

nearside rear baby seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seatbelt

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limits

Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,461 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn unevenly on outer edge and app. limits.

noise on steering rack detected on lock to lock

steering rack has slight play

Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint worn/play

offside front steering rack arm inner ball shank joint worn/play

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,448 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,784 miles

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

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

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 KNE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE registered?

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

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