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EN05 NVW

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 NVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 72,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight noise on steering rack when turning steering

Fail 17 Feb 2015 71,111 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight noise on steering rack when turning steering

Fail 5 Jul 2014 71,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

damage to front wings

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside front inner track arm has play but no excessive

offside front strut upper support bearing noisey in operation but has no play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

front wipers smearing slightly

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside front inner track arm has play but no excessive

offside front strut upper support bearing noisey in operation but has no play

Pass 29 May 2012 55,197 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

n/s/f fog lamp missing

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

wear n/s/f tyre edges

wear o/s/f tyre edges

Fail 25 May 2012 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn and lipped

large corrosion lip on rear brake discs

n/s/f fog lamp missing

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

wear n/s/f tyre edges

wear o/s/f tyre edges

Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,098 miles

centre brake light not working

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Fail 23 Jun 2010 39,098 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight play n/s/f track rod arm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,443 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 31,431 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,377 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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EN05 NVW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EN05 NVW, 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 EN05 NVW registered?

EN05 NVW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 NVW safe to buy?

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