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K8 BYW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,860 mi
Last recorded87,860 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 BYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 87,860 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

drivers window inop

srvice light flashing

Fail 30 May 2013 87,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

drivers window inop

srvice light flashing

Fail 1 Jun 2012 80,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,040 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside rear childs seat fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2010 69,861 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear offside and nearside child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,512 miles

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

front brake discs minor wear

rear brake discs has corrosion ring to outer rim

Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,512 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake discs minor wear

rear brake discs has corrosion ring to outer rim

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K8 BYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K8 BYW, 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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K8 BYW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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