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KP55 PZV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,727 mi
Last recorded128,727 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PZV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 128,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement training arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2018 128,717 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement training arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 121,139 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,521 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays & engine covers fitted

slight play both front inner tie rods

Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,521 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic under trays & engine covers fitted

slight play both front inner tie rods

Pass 24 Jan 2015 100,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HandBrake stiff

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,242 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 89,242 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 80,834 miles

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

fuel flap dust cover split

nearside inner steering arm has slight play

offside inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2012 80,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel flap dust cover split

nearside inner steering arm has slight play

offside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,036 miles

Rear brakes very slight binding

Rear discs and brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,648 miles

Reaqr brakes slight bind att adviced

Very slight play in stering rack on left hand

Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,648 miles

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

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

Reaqr brakes slight bind att adviced

Very slight play in stering rack on left hand

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,308 miles

Very slight play in stering rack

Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,308 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Very slight play in stering rack

Fail 20 Nov 2008 37,654 miles

Front brake pads appear low, inspection advised.

N/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge.

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

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

Slight play in N/S/F track rod.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 37,654 miles

Front brake pads appear low, inspection advised.

N/S/F tyre wearing on the outer edge.

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

Slight play in N/S/F track rod.

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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KP55 PZV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KP55 PZV, 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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KP55 PZV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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