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KJ55 HRE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,142 mi
Last recorded113,142 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HRE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 113,142 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 84,934 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 60,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,111 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 53,111 miles

Nearside 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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KJ55 HRE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJ55 HRE, 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 KJ55 HRE registered?

KJ55 HRE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KJ55 HRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ55 HRE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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