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CN05 VUK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 VUK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 79,210 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,441 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 May 2016 74,132 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wish bound (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported both mountings (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint centre on hub (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 70,172 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 70,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,838 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 56,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 56,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 53,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,531 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,923 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 49,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,042 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,114 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 VUK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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