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BT05 CLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 CLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,540 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,061 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,495 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,495 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,643 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,555 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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BT05 CLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CLJ, 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 BT05 CLJ registered?

BT05 CLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is BT05 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 CLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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