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BT55 LPV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 LPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,523 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,928 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

child seats fitted front and rear

Fail 5 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted front and rear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,891 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,747 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s unable to do full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 20 Jan 2015 58,870 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak on engine

play in offside and nearside steering arm joints on rack

Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

oil leak on engine

play in offside and nearside steering arm joints on rack

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,764 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2013 39,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 39,221 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 34,453 miles

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

evidence of oil/fluid leaks at underbody

slight steering rack end play at o/s and n/s

spare tyre low pressure

wheel trims, engine and rear axle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,453 miles

evidence of oil/fluid leaks at underbody

slight steering rack end play at o/s and n/s

spare tyre low pressure

wheel trims, engine and rear axle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2010 27,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 22,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,772 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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BT55 LPV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT55 LPV, 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 LPV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT55 LPV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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