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BF55 JVA

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,726 mi
Last recorded93,726 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 JVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 93,726 miles

offside and nearside inner steering rack joints play

rear across axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 83,280 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 74,543 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 74,542 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 63,573 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,644 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 51,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,972 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 25,718 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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BF55 JVA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF55 JVA, 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 BF55 JVA registered?

BF55 JVA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 JVA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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