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DH52 BAD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,247 mi
Last recorded101,247 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH52 BAD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 101,247 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 96,075 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 86,866 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 86,831 miles

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b)

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front to rear (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Both track rod ends (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Near side rear brake pipe corroded

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,028 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,288 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,284 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 62,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,154 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 44,606 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,600 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,498 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 36,494 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,299 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,287 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 22,090 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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DH52 BAD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DH52 BAD, 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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DH52 BAD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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