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DN05 JRV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,449 mi
Last recorded97,449 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 JRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 96,370 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2018 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 93,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 89,716 miles

Nearside OUTTER SILL DAMAGE

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2016 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside OUTTER SILL DAMAGE

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel INNER RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 81,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,196 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 15,934 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 15,934 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 57,654 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 37,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,333 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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DN05 JRV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DN05 JRV, 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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DN05 JRV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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