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BN55 UTE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 150,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 150,509 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 129,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 129,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 117,694 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 117,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,474 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 100,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 71,917 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 85,950 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 73,564 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 73,564 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 57,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 57,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,260 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,255 miles

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

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 UTE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

BN55 UTE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BN55 UTE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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