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DK55 PVA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,039 mi
Last recorded150,039 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,039 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2017 150,015 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 145,273 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft cable detached from seat handle but still works.

Offside front wishbone corroded

Play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Jan 2016 145,273 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft cable detached from seat handle but still works.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front wishbone corroded

Play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Dec 2014 142,720 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 142,720 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 128,350 miles

Battery negative terminal has a build up of corrosion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

These are obsewrvations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings haveliners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 18 Dec 2013 128,350 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Battery negative terminal has a build up of corrosion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

These are obsewrvations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings haveliners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,770 miles

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2012 111,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2011 93,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 93,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 75,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn, replace soon.

Fail 14 Dec 2010 75,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 59,640 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 59,640 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 41,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,281 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DK55 PVA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DK55 PVA, 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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DK55 PVA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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