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DG55 SSK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SSK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,117 miles

Central Rear engine mount has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 89,117 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear engine mount has slight play

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,340 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,547 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Top Front Strut Mounts Noisy

Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,547 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Top Front Strut Mounts Noisy

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,789 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 78,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2013

slight play n/s & o/s rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2012 58,124 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,231 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,134 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 25,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NOTE// NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS BADLY CRAIZED.

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 25,516 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NOTE// NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR GLASS BADLY CRAIZED.

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

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 SSK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

DG55 SSK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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