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DEZ 7866

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,541 mi
Last recorded136,541 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 7866
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,541 miles

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

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing jumping while turning lock to lock

oil dip stick broken

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2020 136,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper top mount bearing jumping while turning lock to lock

oil dip stick broken

oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2019 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front top bearing starting to deteriate lock to lock

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil dipstick broken cant check oil

Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,542 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2018 119,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure back box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

oil level low

service light on

Pass 23 Aug 2017 105,970 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Fail 23 Aug 2017 105,970 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 80,308 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

engine management light on

Fail 5 Aug 2016 80,262 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

engine management light on

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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DEZ 7866 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DEZ 7866, 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 DEZ 7866 registered?

DEZ 7866 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DEZ 7866 safe to buy?

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