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HV05 RKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,771 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 105,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 96,545 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 96,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 77,734 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,984 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 58,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2011 58,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,854 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,529 miles

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

offside front wiper split.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,468 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 May 2008 30,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brakes binding slightly

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 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HV05 RKJ registered?

HV05 RKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HV05 RKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 RKJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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