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KL55 DHX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,786 mi
Last recorded123,786 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 DHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 123,786 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 123,786 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 114,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 114,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame insecure lots of movement when moving the wheels (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering locking device insecure steering lock slip allowing wheel to turn (2.2.C.1g)

Central Rear seat belt buckle sticky and doesn't lock every time

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides quite a bit of play ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and tapering edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted blocking view of some lower components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and badly tapered edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,678 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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

Offside Front inner steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2014 93,796 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,359 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,354 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,701 miles

D P F vacume pipe burnt through possible blocked systen, emissions high for dpf vehicle but pass at time of test

check injection warning on dash board

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,701 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

D P F vacume pipe burnt through possible blocked systen, emissions high for dpf vehicle but pass at time of test

check injection warning on dash board

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2010 56,270 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn on very inner outer

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,270 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on very inner outer

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,435 miles

nearside front wheel rim buckled

offside rear brake pads on minimum

slight binding to offside rear brake

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,744 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 36,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KL55 DHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KL55 DHX, 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 KL55 DHX registered?

KL55 DHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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