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DF55 DAD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,133 mi
Last recorded82,133 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 DAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,133 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread area

n/s/f tyre slightly cracking in tread area

Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,125 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades in slightly poor condition

nearside handbrake very low efficiency

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,403 miles

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

Front wipers poor

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top of struts worn (2.5.B.1b)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front top mount bearings nosiy

Fail 4 Oct 2017 73,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

KNOCK ON STEERING RACK /COLUMN

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,734 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 83,048 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,958 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 35,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 24,124 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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DF55 DAD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF55 DAD, 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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DF55 DAD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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