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FL55 BCV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,062 mi
Last recorded77,062 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,062 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear outer door handle insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,681 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,001 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 41,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 41,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,979 miles

offside+nearside rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2011 22,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside+nearside rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,308 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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FL55 BCV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL55 BCV, 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 FL55 BCV registered?

FL55 BCV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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The MOT history for FL55 BCV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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