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DG55 VUU

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,092 mi
Last recorded96,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 VUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,092 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,294 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering lock intermitent

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

additional brake lamp not conected

Fail 18 Jun 2014 73,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,344 miles

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod

Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,293 miles

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f inner trackrod

Pass 23 Jul 2012 61,780 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play in o/s/f steering knuckle

Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,701 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,701 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,166 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded.

both wiperblades starting to split.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake discs corroded.

both wiperblades starting to split.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge's.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,141 miles

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

slight play in stering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2008 39,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in stering rack

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 VUU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

DG55 VUU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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