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BN05 KVA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,094 mi
Last recorded159,094 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 KVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 159,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 142,561 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly scored

Both sides front tie rods have play inside the steering rack

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

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

The handbrake is stiff to operate

Pass 2 Mar 2011 125,791 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 125,780 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens slightly cracked, not showing incorect light.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,483 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 70,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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 KVA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN05 KVA, 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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BN05 KVA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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