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DK05 UHG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,128 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 114,454 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,662 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,653 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 88,653 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 83,220 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 83,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,415 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 57,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,132 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,443 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,357 miles

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

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

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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DK05 UHG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK05 UHG, 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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DK05 UHG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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