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HV55 KUJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,663 mi
Last recorded114,663 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,663 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 107,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 107,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 101,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,652 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively rough Cracking noises from steering rack when operating lock to lock. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,320 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on 3mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on 2mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn l;ow on 2mm replace soon (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine

Play in both inner track rod joints,replace track rods soon

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,026 miles

movement in steering rack

Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

movement in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2013 64,228 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,075 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\rear brake discs worn and lipped\slight play detected in steering joints

Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated\rear brake discs worn and lipped\slight play detected in steering joints

Pass 16 Sep 2011 50,858 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,630 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,068 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,843 miles

N/S/F tyre near limit on outer edge (3mm centre)

O/S/F tyre getting low (3mm)

Slight imbalance in rear brakes, rise and fall ok

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 KUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HV55 KUJ, 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 HV55 KUJ registered?

HV55 KUJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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