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DA05 RVN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,864 mi
Last recorded123,864 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,864 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 123,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,572 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,563 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,506 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn both (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,635 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 833,010 miles

rear brakes are tight

rear pads low

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes are tight

rear pads low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,378 miles

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

rear brakes tight

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s drive shaft oil seal slight leak

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,551 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 62,551 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,694 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 43,895 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 43,895 miles

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

all tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,027 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 9 Jul 2009 35,027 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,153 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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DA05 RVN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA05 RVN, 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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DA05 RVN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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