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KN55 VKP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,125 mi
Last recorded152,125 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 VKP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 152,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 149,645 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 149,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall, also badly won on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 146,003 miles

engine misfiring slightly during emission check.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in offside front steering.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 145,998 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

engine misfiring slightly during emission check.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in offside front steering.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 141,543 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 141,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 136,384 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,384 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 132,315 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 132,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 124,541 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyre valves perished

wheel trim damaged nearside front

Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyre valves perished

wheel trim damaged nearside front

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,598 miles

Airbag light on.

Brake fluid level low.

Centre section exhaust mount perished.

N/s wing mirror glass smashed.

Oil leak from back of engine.

Slight play side to side in n/s/f wheel.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 104,131 miles

osr tyre tread getting low and perished

slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 87,260 miles

Both rear tyres punchured, can be repaired.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel from side to side.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 63,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,582 miles

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

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing low

n/s/f indicator slighty showing white light

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,896 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 VKP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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