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DG55 SKZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,357 mi
Last recorded79,357 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SKZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,357 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 79,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,840 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

slight play both inner steering arms

Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

slight play both inner steering arms

Pass 20 Feb 2015 11,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 11,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 43,171 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,171 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 35,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 23,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,804 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,411 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 SKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

DG55 SKZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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