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BN05 KPR

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,484 mi
Last recorded148,484 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KPR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 148,484 miles

1 (eml on)

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

OS mirror damaged

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

engine undertray insecure

horn poor

n/s rear tyre has fault in sidewall moulding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 148,484 miles

1 (eml on)

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

OS mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine undertray insecure

horn poor

n/s rear tyre has fault in sidewall moulding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 148,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering lock fails to engage but has factory fitted immobiliser

Fail 1 Mar 2014 124,559 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

steering lock fails to engage but has factory fitted immobiliser

Pass 18 Mar 2013 108,736 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,901 miles

air bag warning lamp on

offside front inner steering rack joint worn (WHILST THIS ITEM PASSES THE MOT MINIMUM STANDARD. IT FALLS BELOW THE SERVICE REQUIREMENT AND MAY CAUSE ACCELERATED TYRE WEAR/ VIBRATION)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 100,901 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

air bag warning lamp on

offside front inner steering rack joint worn (WHILST THIS ITEM PASSES THE MOT MINIMUM STANDARD. IT FALLS BELOW THE SERVICE REQUIREMENT AND MAY CAUSE ACCELERATED TYRE WEAR/ VIBRATION)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,491 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn poor inoperation

rear discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2011 93,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

horn poor inoperation

rear discs worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,623 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn out on inner edges

slight free play in o/s/f steering co-axial

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic panels covering engine bay top and bottom

slight distortion to pitch of horn

Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic panels covering engine bay top and bottom

slight distortion to pitch of horn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,045 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN05 KPR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

BN05 KPR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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