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KJ55 HPY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to vehicle

o/s top mount bearings worn (clicking)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount condition

Offside steering rack slight play in inner joint/s

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake lever condition

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount condition

Offside steering rack slight play in inner joint/s

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake lever condition

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 5 Sep 2017 88,742 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,742 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play between ball-pin and valve and separation is likely (2.3.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 80,295 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,020 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,969 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,100 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 40,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,475 miles

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

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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KJ55 HPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ55 HPY, 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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KJ55 HPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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