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CV05 VJJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,739 mi
Last recorded123,739 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,739 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly near side and off side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

Front near side and off side seats folding mechanism not working but both slide back and forth and are secured in the upright position

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 123,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side and off side (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed near side and off side (4.1.D.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly near side and off side (2.5.B.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side and off side ()

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

Front near side and off side seats folding mechanism not working but both slide back and forth and are secured in the upright position

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 May 2015 109,237 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,992 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 95,992 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 89,337 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,337 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,816 miles

front brake discs are worn slightly

slight judder from front discs

slight play in steering system

Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,872 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,872 miles

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

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

front brake pads are low

slight play in n/s tie bar

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,696 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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CV05 VJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV05 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

CV05 VJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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