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BT55 LNP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LNP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 96,758 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside hand brake reading low

Offside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth? (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Nearside hand brake reading low

Offside Front Outer slight cut in tyre wall

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2017 87,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,490 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,490 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight movement in both sides of steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2015 69,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 58,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2013 58,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 49,858 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 44,086 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 44,086 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in offside steering tie rod

Fail 25 Jan 2010 38,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,206 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,943 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 31,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BT55 LNP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BT55 LNP, 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 BT55 LNP registered?

BT55 LNP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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