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BN05 GHH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GHH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 120,530 miles

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

O/s/f upper strut top mounting bearing slightly stiff in operation

Fail 7 Jul 2012 120,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Both front tyres nearing legal limit

O/s/f upper strut top mounting bearing slightly stiff in operation

Fail 28 Jul 2011 115,849 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,849 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,108 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking no ply or cords exposed close to legal limit

all four brake discs very rusty and pitting advice REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Fail 28 Jul 2010 102,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall cracking no ply or cords exposed close to legal limit

all four brake discs very rusty and pitting advice REPLACEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Pass 26 May 2009 84,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,403 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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BN05 GHH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN05 GHH, 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 BN05 GHH registered?

BN05 GHH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 GHH safe to buy?

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