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DE55 MHV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,813 mi
Last recorded95,813 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 MHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 95,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,773 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 67,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 60,638 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge -secondary tread

Fail 19 Nov 2010 60,638 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge -secondary tread

Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,526 miles

some play detected nearside steering rack.nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 52,526 miles

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

some play detected nearside steering rack.nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,274 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 MHV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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