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DU05 BBV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 BBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,563 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 100,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 87,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 87,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and beginning to perish

o/s/r tyre beginning to perish

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Feb 2015 72,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 72,176 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and beginning to perish

washer jets slightly weak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering lock innop

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs rusty as if standing alot ????

n/s/rear tye worn on edge ??

Pass 6 Oct 2011 55,006 miles

engine covers top & bottom not allow full inspection ??

n/s/r tyre worn on edge ?????

rear brakes slight binding >>?????

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,881 miles

Both front cv gaitor damp with grease but secure and no damage at time of test.

Both rear brake discs badly pitted,recommend replace.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre getting down on tread.

Slight play in nearside front rack end

both front tyres getting down on tread.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,881 miles

Both front cv gaitor damp with grease but secure and no damage at time of test.

Both rear brake discs badly pitted,recommend replace.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre getting down on tread.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in nearside front rack end

both front tyres getting down on tread.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,031 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 31,199 miles

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

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,199 miles

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,187 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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DU05 BBV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU05 BBV, 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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DU05 BBV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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