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CP55 SWY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 SWY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,888 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

eye level brake light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

eye level brake light not working

Fail 3 Oct 2015 100,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,292 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,292 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 83,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 73,220 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,554 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,554 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,394 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner edges tread not cut as deep

Fail 15 Jul 2009 25,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 9,909 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 SWY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SWY, 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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What year was CP55 SWY registered?

CP55 SWY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is CP55 SWY safe to buy?

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