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CN05 VHJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,835 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play/wear in steering rack offside & nearside.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 90,339 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,339 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,967 miles

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing out outer edges

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 81,967 miles

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

Front Slight play inner steering joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing out outer edges

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

Rear coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,774 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,296 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)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,467 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2012 54,467 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2011 46,916 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,471 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside of rack area

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,754 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 32,754 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,182 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 VHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CN05 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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