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CN05 DLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 DLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 138,671 miles

Centre exhaust rubber slight damaged

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 138,671 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust rubber slight damaged

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,769 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 129,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 121,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 121,720 miles

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 115,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

centre exhaust mounting cracked and deteriorating

high level stop light not working

nsf door mirror glass cracked

slight wear steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,947 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroding

high level brake light dim

slight chips to windscreen

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2012 107,947 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroding

high level brake light dim

slight chips to windscreen

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,991 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 86,562 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 86,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,075 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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CN05 DLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CN05 DLJ, 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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CN05 DLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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