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BEZ 4162

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,951 mi
Last recorded77,951 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 4162
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,951 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside handbrake below normal expected efficiency

Fail 9 Apr 2014 77,951 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)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Coolant leak

Nearside handbrake below normal expected efficiency

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,781 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 74,781 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine undertray and cover fitted

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Handbrake lever cover loose

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,038 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted

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

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

Oil Leak Noted

Slight Buckel In N/S/F And O/S/F Wheel

Slight Play In Both Front Wheels

Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,972 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid all over gear box, but pedal feels o.k. no leaks spotted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid all over gear box, but pedal feels o.k. no leaks spotted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 39,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BEZ 4162 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BEZ 4162, 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 BEZ 4162 registered?

BEZ 4162 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BEZ 4162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 4162 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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