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CE55 VBV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

130,269 mi
Last recorded130,269 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 130,269 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 130,269 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,856 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 112,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 112,142 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 82,348 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2013 82,348 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine warning lamp on

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,973 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)

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

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

Oil leak

child seat fitted in offside front seat

offside front tyredamaged on inner part of tread (not to cords)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 72,753 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,923 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,060 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,060 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,327 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 42,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 36,042 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 VBV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VBV, 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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CE55 VBV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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