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DG55 RCG

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,499 mi
Last recorded120,499 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RCG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover

under tray

Fail 23 Jul 2018 120,271 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover

under tray

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 100,239 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2014 76,204 miles

lower o/s rear spring rusty

play at n/s steering rack arm inner ball joint

play at o/s front steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,435 miles

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

noise from o/s front top spring plastic mounting

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

Fail 25 Nov 2013 62,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from o/s front top spring plastic mounting

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,000 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

slight play at both front steering rack arms inner ball joints

Fail 16 Nov 2012 49,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

nail in o/s front tyre

o/s rear tyre at 2.5mm

slight play at both front steering rack arms inner ball joints

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,979 miles

n/s front tyre at 3mm

noise from wiper blades

o/s front tyre at 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,205 miles

n/s wiper rubber split on both ends

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 12,974 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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DG55 RCG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc 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 DG55 RCG, 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 RCG registered?

DG55 RCG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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