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BD55 HLV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,355 mi
Last recorded76,355 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 HLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 76,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,698 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,607 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,477 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 55,903 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,168 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 46,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 41,874 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,330 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 29,866 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,748 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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BD55 HLV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD55 HLV, 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 BD55 HLV registered?

BD55 HLV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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