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DA05 GRU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,152 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 68,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 62,326 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 62,326 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

balance performance of front brakes is just acceptable

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,070 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

balance performance of front brakes is just acceptable

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rise and fall imbalance of front brakes is just acceptable

Fail 5 Nov 2014 43,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rise and fall imbalance of front brakes is just acceptable

Pass 4 Nov 2013 38,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

airbag light on

Fail 25 Oct 2012 32,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

airbag light on

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,119 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have liners fitted Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,091 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,648 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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DA05 GRU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA05 GRU, 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 DA05 GRU registered?

DA05 GRU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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