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DG05 VTV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 110,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 107,320 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint slight play

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

Offside Inner rack joint has slight play

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner rack joint slight play

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

Offside Inner rack joint has slight play

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 99,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 86,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) 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)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,240 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 74,136 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 65,889 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 58,554 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,733 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 33,308 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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DG05 VTV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTV, 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 VTV registered?

DG05 VTV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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