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CV55 ZSP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 137,746 miles

STEERING INNER JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 137,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired BEARING (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Rear Lower coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

STEERING INNER JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside wiper slight smear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,853 miles

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

centre stop lamp missing at time of tset

Fail 4 Jul 2013 94,847 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp missing at time of tset

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,620 miles

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

Pass 25 May 2011 59,883 miles

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 24 May 2011 59,882 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,085 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 44,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,109 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,109 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorated, but clearing windscreen

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,602 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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 ZSP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 CV55 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

CV55 ZSP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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