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KN55 HZJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,585 mi
Last recorded110,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 110,585 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 96,821 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 83,306 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 83,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,128 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,128 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,373 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 64,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 56,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,567 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering tie-rod has slight play in balljoint but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 25 Nov 2009 31,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering tie-rod has slight play in balljoint but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front wiperblade(spoiler) is fitted upside down

Fail 17 Nov 2009 30,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front steering tie-rod has slight play in balljoint but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front wiperblade(spoiler) is fitted upside down

Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,275 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 HZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KN55 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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