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BN55 UMM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

56,694 mi
Last recorded56,694 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UMM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,694 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,208 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel stiff

Fail 22 Nov 2013 52,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel stiff

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,225 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 44,611 miles

advise front inner brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2011 44,611 miles

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

advise front inner brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 33,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,840 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 UMM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

BN55 UMM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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