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BV55 JAO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,778 mi
Last recorded90,778 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,778 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,037 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,079 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 55,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 55,950 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 52,635 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 50,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 43,602 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 43,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,414 miles

developing wear in n.s steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 28 Nov 2009 25,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,076 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,850 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,051 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV55 JAO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV55 JAO, 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 BV55 JAO registered?

BV55 JAO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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