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BN55 KGV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,221 mi
Last recorded58,221 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 KGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 58,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested INOP (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lamp / stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault ON (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort eff = 14% Readings: 100 / 140 (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS ON INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE WHEN CHECKED ON TURN PLATES (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area. *NOTE* item has failed for other reason

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH NS AND OS (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel see **** (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to some underbody components

oil leak

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 18 Nov 2016 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Nov 2016 49,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2015 45,032 miles

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

play steering inner rack joints

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,847 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

play steering inner rack joints

Pass 4 Oct 2014 40,818 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 28,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 28,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,100 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 22,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,950 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 7,305 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,305 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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BN55 KGV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN55 KGV, 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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BN55 KGV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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