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BN55 KBU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,593 mi
Last recorded157,593 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 KBU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 151,816 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 139,087 miles

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

both front suspension top mount bearings worn

Pass 17 Jan 2013 123,981 miles

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

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

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

offside door mirror cracking

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2011 104,650 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 81,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 62,925 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 29 Sep 2008 41,287 miles

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

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

slight play nearside rack end

Fail 29 Sep 2008 41,287 miles

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

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

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

slight play nearside rack end

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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BN55 KBU 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 BN55 KBU, 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 BN55 KBU registered?

BN55 KBU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BN55 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 KBU 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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