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DU05 VSJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,682 mi
Last recorded82,682 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,682 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake discs corrodid

Pass 14 May 2013 74,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,029 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,242 miles

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

rear discs rusting

Fail 11 Mar 2011 54,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear discs rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,376 miles

front tyres worn

slight bind os rear brake

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,376 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)

slight bind os rear brake

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,054 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,054 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 28,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in steering rack n/s......

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 VSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DU05 VSJ, 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 VSJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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