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HV55 BKJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc corroded on working faces

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (205/55/R16) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted.

exhaust rubber mount's deteriorated.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 60,591 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 55,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

Fail 2 Mar 2015 55,560 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel slightly distorted

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,113 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,094 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 41,223 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 41,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 36,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 25,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,219 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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HV55 BKJ 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 84.6%.

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 HV55 BKJ, 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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HV55 BKJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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