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BK55 RLV

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,010 mi
Last recorded135,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 RLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 135,010 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 126,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 28 Jan 2021 126,799 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 16 Jan 2020 125,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 125,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,454 miles

rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter perished

Fail 15 Dec 2018 101,452 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly mishaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter perished

rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2017 81,636 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 81,576 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR DISK HAS EXCESSIVE CORROSION THRU OUT WHOLE DISK ONLY 15MM TOUCHING BRAKE PAD (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,417 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,502 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 53,502 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,679 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 34,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 30,901 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 30,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 27,113 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,893 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 18,604 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,990 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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BK55 RLV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BK55 RLV, 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 BK55 RLV registered?

BK55 RLV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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