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DU05 OLE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,305 mi
Last recorded50,305 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2015 45,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 45,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,226 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 40,226 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

undertray loose.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 32,285 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 27,169 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 22,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,424 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 OLE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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