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DG55 SLU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,441 mi
Last recorded123,441 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,441 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90 mm. 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 123,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Both caliper levers fwd (1.1.15 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.90 mm. 205/50ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 121,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 121,062 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,823 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 106,459 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 106,459 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front tyre no tread on inside edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 93,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 81,423 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside front lower (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside front (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter insecure offside front (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,659 miles

OSF Tyre worn on outside edge (205/50/17)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,659 miles

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

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

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

OSF Tyre worn on outside edge (205/50/17)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,498 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light out

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light out

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,838 miles

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

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

all brake discs pitted

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,726 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,484 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,167 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres sidewall damage

front number plate cracked

no smoke measured when reving on diesel test did test three times

wipers poor

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,804 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SLU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SLU, 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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DG55 SLU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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