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DE55 BAV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,429 mi
Last recorded127,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 BAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 127,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 127,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 106,796 miles

looks like wrong spring fitted to n/s/f

n/s/f bottom arm slightly bent

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge just legal

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and rear axle pipe

slight play in n/s/f ball joint/trackrod end

Fail 25 Aug 2015 106,796 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

looks like wrong spring fitted to n/s/f

n/s/f bottom arm slightly bent

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge just legal

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and rear axle pipe

slight play in n/s/f ball joint/trackrod end

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 96,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 96,478 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,170 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,896 miles

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

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

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

front tyre side wall showing singhs of cracking boyh sides

the nearside front cv boot has slight grease seapage but intact

Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,896 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

the nearside front cv boot has slight grease seapage but intact

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,655 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 52,655 miles

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2008 31,521 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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DE55 BAV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE55 BAV, 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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DE55 BAV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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