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CE55 VBN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,111 mi
Last recorded130,111 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,111 miles

hand brake performance poor & slight binding rear brakes

nearside front headlight image

slight play nearside front steering ?

Pass 29 Mar 2018 122,816 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,760 miles

slight play in steering [inner rack joints?]

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,472 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 103,472 miles

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 parking brake recording little or no effort poor (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

handbrake performance near limit

Pass 3 Mar 2015 96,912 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 96,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,279 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,799 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,204 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,049 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,049 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,592 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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CE55 VBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CE55 VBN, 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 CE55 VBN registered?

CE55 VBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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