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KN55 VCE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2018 64,865 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken upper bearing assembly requires further inspection (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily perished, no cords/ply exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 60,023 miles

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

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

cracks in near side front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2015 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

slight play steering rack inner jonits

Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

driver seat frame deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

driver seat frame deteriorated

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,884 miles

Rear shocks rusty

Slight play in front wheels

Fail 24 Oct 2012 44,029 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,029 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 39,978 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,978 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,722 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,720 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Oct 2009 30,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,474 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 24,474 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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