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J14 KLW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 KLW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 76,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 70,856 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,150 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 57,129 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 49,373 miles

Nearside Rear 2 mm and perished

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 49,373 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 2 mm and perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 42,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 40,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 40,659 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,861 miles

offside steering knuckle sligth play

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,861 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside steering knuckle sligth play

Pass 2 Oct 2008 28,308 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 28,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in steering system

tested wet

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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J14 KLW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 J14 KLW, 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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J14 KLW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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