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DA55 PEN

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,535 mi
Last recorded115,535 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,535 miles

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front wheel rim distorted (steel wheel fitted)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner c v gaiter signs of grease leaking

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 115,532 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front wheel rim distorted (steel wheel fitted)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner c v gaiter signs of grease leaking

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,126 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers fitted preventing full inspection

spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Fail 25 Nov 2021 107,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers fitted preventing full inspection

spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,212 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2020 97,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

spare wheel fitted to nearside front at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2019 78,838 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 78,837 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 69,742 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 65,153 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts of tread on each rear tyre less than 3mm

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully see inner rear brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,847 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,536 miles

parts of tread on each front tyre less than 3mm

parts of tread on n/s/r tyre less than 2mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,508 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,273 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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DA55 PEN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DA55 PEN, 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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DA55 PEN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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