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CN55 BYU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 86,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns rear and ns centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner steering arms have play

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,532 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 78,197 miles

Offside headlight deteriated

rear reg plate fading

Fail 22 Apr 2017 78,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlight deteriated

rear reg plate fading

Pass 22 Apr 2016 72,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre aproching wear bars

Fail 20 Apr 2016 72,520 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front tyre aproching wear bars

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,171 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,508 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,508 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,391 miles

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

noise on nearside front top strut bearing

offside wiper blade deterated

slight play in offside front tie rod arm

Fail 11 Apr 2012 55,344 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noise on nearside front top strut bearing

offside wiper blade deterated

slight play in offside front tie rod arm

Pass 12 Apr 2011 51,562 miles

noise from both sides front top mounts

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 10 Apr 2010 46,429 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 43,604 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 43,604 miles

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

offside front tyre tear to the outer side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2008 37,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CN55 BYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CN55 BYU, 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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CN55 BYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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