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DU55 CVY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,154 mi
Last recorded74,154 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 CVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened bearing mount slight knock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 74,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,062 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,867 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 53,353 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to the offside rear

service warning light on

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,951 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to the offside rear

service warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,969 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 41,969 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,263 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,041 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 35,041 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,842 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 15,621 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Fail 5 May 2009 15,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r brake binding on slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,519 miles

near side front wiper blade partly split

off side rear brake binding on slightly

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 CVY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU55 CVY, 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 CVY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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