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CT55 KJA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,382 mi
Last recorded88,382 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 KJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 88,382 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 26 May 2016 88,379 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 83,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,647 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

odd size tyres fitted front as to rear

Pass 28 May 2013 72,187 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 72,111 miles

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

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 Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damaged in several places

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 15 May 2012 64,590 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bodywork damaged in several places

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 4 May 2011 57,930 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.205.55.16

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 May 2011 57,930 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn.205.55.16

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,316 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,810 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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CT55 KJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CT55 KJA, 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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CT55 KJA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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