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DG55 ZWV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ZWV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2017 113,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear from calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake actuating arm (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,453 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear from flexies to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,607 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 90,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,106 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,615 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 69,615 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,262 miles

front brake discs rusty

nearside front strut mounting bearing slightly rough in operation

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,697 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 ZWV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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