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CE55 VRG

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,336 mi
Last recorded91,336 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,336 miles

Engine Man light on indicating fault

In my mechanical opinion the engine requires serious attention.

Large oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,336 miles

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

Engine Man light on indicating fault

Large oil leak from engine

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 91,231 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,416 miles

eml light on

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm - 205/55R16V91

Nearside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre 2mm - 205/55R16V91

Offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,149 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut on nsf tyre side wall no cords

Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut on nsf tyre side wall no cords

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,175 miles

damage to offside mirror not affecting view

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,265 miles

air con ok when tested

knocking noise on start up slight

rust mark on offside rear door edge

Fail 31 Jul 2009 52,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air con ok when tested

knocking noise on start up slight

rust mark on offside rear door edge

Pass 27 Sep 2008 41,506 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 VRG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE55 VRG, 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 VRG registered?

CE55 VRG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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