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DE55 VLU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,487 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 89,085 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 89,085 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 65,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,795 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Jan 2018 59,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 54,598 miles

play/wear found at offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 21 Dec 2016 54,598 miles

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

play/wear found at offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,338 miles

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

Offside Rear outer tyre wall is deteriorated

play in offside and nearside inner track rod joints

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 33,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 33,308 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,715 miles

advise both stearing arms have slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2012 27,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both stearing arms have slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2011 22,757 miles

nsf osr osf tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 12,858 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 12,857 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 10,152 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 VLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc 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 DE55 VLU, 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 VLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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