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DU55 CUH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,421 mi
Last recorded125,421 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CUH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,421 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 125,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 117,162 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,580 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 95,387 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 89,296 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,286 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,286 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,283 miles

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

air bag light on

slight movement in steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2010 76,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,180 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,528 miles

both front wiper blades slightly worn. offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

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 CUH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CUH, 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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What year was DU55 CUH registered?

DU55 CUH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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