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CV05 VJC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,119 mi
Last recorded83,119 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VJC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 83,119 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 83,119 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released all (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 79,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 79,016 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 78,949 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,158 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre worn

play in osf steering rackend

rear brake discs rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,212 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,539 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 16 Feb 2010 32,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in nsf ball joint

movement in osf rackend

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 13 Feb 2010 32,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

movement in nsf ball joint

movement in osf rackend

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2009 20,838 miles

movement found in nsf rackend on limit

osf strut top mount klunking on lock to lock check

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2008 12,084 miles

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

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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CV05 VJC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV05 VJC, 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 CV05 VJC registered?

CV05 VJC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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