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BP05 HBO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,178 mi
Last recorded85,178 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 85,178 miles

wipers split

Fail 22 May 2014 85,175 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ADVISE TO RECHECK ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS BEFORE PRESENTING FOR RETEST**

wipers split

Pass 30 May 2013 79,083 miles

chip in front windshield

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

Fail 30 May 2013 79,083 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in front windshield

n/s/r tyre tread low

slight play in n/s/f balljoint

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,790 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 64,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 May 2011 52,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 52,798 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 42,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 42,024 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 29,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads.

slight bind on rear brakes.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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BP05 HBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BP05 HBO, 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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BP05 HBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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