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BN05 TYP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,462 mi
Last recorded143,462 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 TYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,462 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 143,462 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 135,507 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,238 miles

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

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2013 104,861 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,408 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,823 miles

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,451 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,116 miles

near side front steering rack arm slight play present

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 TYP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BN05 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 TYP registered?

BN05 TYP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 TYP 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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