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CN05 NLK

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 NLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2020 87,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 84,412 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 81,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,755 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 79,254 miles

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

Front plastic under guards fitted restricting many component checks under car

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

Nearside Front plastic bumper taped to cover damage but no sharp edges visible

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 79,254 miles

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

Front plastic under guards fitted restricting many component checks under car

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

Nearside Front plastic bumper taped to cover damage but no sharp edges visible

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Lower coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,299 miles

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

o/s/f top strut mount noisy

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 56,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 56,891 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 22 Jun 2011 53,731 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,723 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightl pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightl pitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,181 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 38,180 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,823 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 NLK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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