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KN05 OWG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,635 mi
Last recorded90,635 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 OWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 90,635 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 90,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,023 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 82,117 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,098 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake lever covers loose

Fail 4 Jul 2016 75,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

handbrake lever covers loose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,250 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,249 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 56,090 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 47,895 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 47,895 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 42,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,537 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,939 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 24,939 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,582 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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KN05 OWG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN05 OWG, 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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KN05 OWG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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