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DA05 ZRC

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 109,492 miles

osf and sf steering rack arms have movement

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,829 miles

nsf tyre close to limit

osf and nsf rackends have slight movement

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,263 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 96,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,180 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 64,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 57,068 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,825 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,823 miles

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2008 26,096 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 26,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZRC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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