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CN55 OTC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,341 mi
Last recorded105,341 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 OTC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

unable to turn steering lock off without engine running

windscreen marked from faulty wiper blades

Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

unable to turn steering lock off without engine running

windscreen marked from faulty wiper blades

Pass 25 Oct 2016 97,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner discs surface corrded

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen market from prolonged use of damaged wiper blades

Fail 25 Oct 2016 97,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Inner discs surface corrded

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen market from prolonged use of damaged wiper blades

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,258 miles

Centre brake light masked over

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

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

handbrake only just met efficiency

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

handbrake only just met efficiency

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,769 miles

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

centre brake light not working

o/s/r brake binding slightly

steering locking not operating on vehicle as designed: lock engaging when ignition off and key card inserted - it is supposed to be free.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,733 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 78,603 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 78,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Brake discs to front corroded

Brake discs to rear corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,268 miles

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

clicking noise top mount n/s front

Pass 12 Apr 2011 62,899 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 62,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 58,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 50,725 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,781 miles

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

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

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

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 OTC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CN55 OTC, 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 OTC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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