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DG55 DAA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,190 mi
Last recorded157,190 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 DAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2016 157,190 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

engine warning lamp on

oil leaks

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,494 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

nearside door mirror unit has been temporarily repaired

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 139,494 miles

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint offside track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint offside (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

engine management light on

nearside door mirror unit has been temporarily repaired

oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 117,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler flap cover trim is currently missing

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside door mirror appears to have been taped into place

offside outer driveshaft gaiter is greasy but not insecure

slight fraying on the offside front seatbelt webbing

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

fuel cap damaged

nearside door mirror secured with tape

nearside rear lamp slightly loose

Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,842 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

fuel cap damaged

nearside door mirror secured with tape

nearside rear lamp slightly loose

play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 5 Feb 2011 70,770 miles

advisory on perivous test no928905131015

Fail 4 Feb 2011 70,769 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both steering rack inner joints

rear brake discs pitted

repair to nearside wing mirror

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,271 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 63,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise o/s/f rack end slight play

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,790 miles

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

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

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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DG55 DAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DG55 DAA, 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 DG55 DAA registered?

DG55 DAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is DG55 DAA safe to buy?

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