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BT05 CHF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,339 mi
Last recorded64,339 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CHF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,339 miles

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

O/S/F Brake Caliper Wet With Brake Fluid But Not Leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,339 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/F Brake Caliper Wet With Brake Fluid But Not Leaking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f o/s/r wheels damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,887 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f o/s/r wheels damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2013 45,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 45,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,692 miles

indicators fading

Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

indicators fading

undertray insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2011 34,438 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 29,616 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 29,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 26,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,785 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BT05 CHF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT05 CHF, 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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BT05 CHF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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