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DU55 CAA

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 79,454 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads wearing low

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

off side front tyre on legal limit

slight blow cenrte silincer

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

slight play off side steering rack inner joint

Fail 18 Jan 2014 73,720 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering rack tie bar has slight play

o/s/f inner plastic arch liner loose

Fail 30 Apr 2011 56,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering rack tie bar has slight play

o/s/f inner plastic arch liner loose

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,315 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 43,315 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,435 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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DU55 CAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU55 CAA, 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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DU55 CAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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