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CP55 JKU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 JKU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,938 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 109,737 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,624 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 102,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,967 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,826 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 65,520 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 53,060 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 38,950 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 38,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,585 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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CP55 JKU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CP55 JKU, 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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CP55 JKU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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