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CN05 EPV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,626 mi
Last recorded78,626 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 EPV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 78,626 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,854 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,854 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 69,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner wheel slightly bent

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,389 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link catches suspension leg when on left hand lock

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 58,382 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2014 54,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 54,766 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 50,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,939 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 42,900 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 25 May 2010 38,447 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 9 May 2009

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,474 miles

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

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 EPV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EPV, 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 CN05 EPV registered?

CN05 EPV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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