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KN55 VCF

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,050 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,389 miles

advise front tyres wear on outer edges

Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,389 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front tyres wear on outer edges

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,145 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 66,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings nearside inner tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 60,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 60,074 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside brake pad worn

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside brake pad worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,866 miles

air bag light stays on

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on stepped edge

other front brake pads worn

Fail 26 Nov 2012 43,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light stays on

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn on stepped edge

other front brake pads worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,614 miles

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

offside windscreen wiper blade poor fit

play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,020 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

Fail 28 Oct 2010 30,020 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

slight play in steering rack inner joint on nearside

Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,383 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,351 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 21,351 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 VCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 VCF, 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 KN55 VCF registered?

KN55 VCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KN55 VCF shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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