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K16 RML

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,214 mi
Last recorded145,214 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 RML
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 145,214 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,995 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,254 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,065 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float both (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,471 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 113,608 miles

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

Slight wear in nearside steering rack.

Fail 6 May 2015 113,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 107,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 107,422 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,843 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 92,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,604 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 85,602 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,566 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 70,064 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,544 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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K16 RML is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K16 RML, 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 K16 RML registered?

K16 RML is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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