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KN55 HWS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,273 miles

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie rod ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tracking need to be observed (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,033 miles

Front No brake pads inspection

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner tie rod ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 68,014 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Front No brake pads inspection

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner tie rod ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 63,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 59,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 55,831 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 53,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 50,047 miles

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)

engine managment light displayed on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 41,427 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,621 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wheel tight to spin,....not binding

unable to see front outer brake pads

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Aug 2010 26,300 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Aug 2009 20,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,630 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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KN55 HWS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN55 HWS, 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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KN55 HWS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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