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KG55 WVB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,382 mi
Last recorded112,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WVB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,382 miles

headlight lens slightly clouded

nsr shocker slight misting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,233 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,477 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 106,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 97,900 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 97,900 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,292 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,292 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,684 miles

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

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

intermittent MIL lamp flashing

nearside end of steering rack worn

offside rear brake binding

service lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,684 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

intermittent MIL lamp flashing

nearside end of steering rack worn

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre pressure low

service lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,019 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012
Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 63,725 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,221 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,221 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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KG55 WVB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KG55 WVB, 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 KG55 WVB registered?

KG55 WVB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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