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CV05 VJM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,031 mi
Last recorded116,031 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VJM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 105,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 96,498 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,496 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,962 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 89,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,629 miles

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

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)

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

both front upper strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn and pitted advise to change with next set of pads

Fail 15 Aug 2011 79,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front upper strut top bearings slightly stiff in operation

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn and pitted advise to change with next set of pads

Fail 2 Jul 2010 65,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 65,235 miles

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

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

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

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,527 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 May 2008 43,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 43,305 miles

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

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

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 VJM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

CV05 VJM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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