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BT05 YRC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,108 mi
Last recorded65,108 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 YRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 65,108 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 65,066 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake disks are worn thin

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jun 2011 50,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 50,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,601 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,870 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,891 miles

front brake pads worn low. offside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 34,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads worn low. offside rear tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm.

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 YRC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver 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 BT05 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

BT05 YRC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is BT05 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 YRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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