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DG05 HRM

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,206 mi
Last recorded159,206 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HRM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 159,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axel is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 29 Apr 2019 159,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axel is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is still secure

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 3 Mar 2018 152,398 miles

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)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 152,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 27 Feb 2017 143,776 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 135,110 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 135,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,360 miles

slight edge wear and slight sidewall cracking at nearside front tyre

smear at front wipers and nearside wiper blade splitting

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,454 miles

slight poor action/tone at horn

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Feb 2011 84,562 miles

" lumpy " idle

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

suspect front brake pads wearing

wear at both front brake discs

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2011 84,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

" lumpy " idle

n/s front tyre wear @ 2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

recom front to rear tyre swap

slight edge wear at both front tyres

suspect front brake pads wearing

wheel trims and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2010 75,756 miles

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

both front wiper blades splitting

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

engine covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

recom replacement rear discs and pads

slight missfire/erratic idle

slight tight action at rear brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,632 miles

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

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

slight tight action at rear brakes

Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,823 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DG05 HRM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 HRM, 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 DG05 HRM registered?

DG05 HRM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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