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CV55 KLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,897 mi
Last recorded180,897 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 180,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 173,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 173,471 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,042 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2015 167,042 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,098 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 147,110 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 132,770 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 132,770 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate.

Slight play in O/S/F steering rack inner ball joint.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 117,095 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,095 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,791 miles

o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint has slight play.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,791 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Discs Worn,Scored And Pitted (Maybe Close To Minimium Spec - Measurement Required)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,734 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres getting thin

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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CV55 KLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CV55 KLJ, 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 CV55 KLJ registered?

CV55 KLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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