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DE55 VMD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,238 mi
Last recorded156,238 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VMD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 156,238 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint excessive movement

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper lever not returning fully

both number plate lamps dim

Fail 24 Sep 2015 156,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm joint excessive movement

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear caliper lever not returning fully

both number plate lamps dim

Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 137,677 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,211 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,529 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,053 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 VMD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE55 VMD, 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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What year was DE55 VMD registered?

DE55 VMD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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