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DU55 EUX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,805 mi
Last recorded140,805 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

breather hose under o/s rear wheel arch broken, not leaking

check o/s rear brake for binding?

check steering lock operation/condition, only works in one direction

n/s front and rear tyres worn close to wear markers

n/s rear road wheel inner rim slightly buckled

Pass 22 Oct 2013 130,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 121,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

service light on

wiper blades perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,459 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE inner rear brake pads very low

n/s rear and o/s front road wheel inner rims slightly buckled

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

play/wear in o/s steering rack inner joint

wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE service light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE inner rear brake pads very low

n/s rear and o/s front road wheel inner rims slightly buckled

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

play/wear in o/s steering rack inner joint

wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2010 98,273 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 25 Oct 2010 98,273 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,023 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 87,023 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play to nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,366 miles

slight play to nearside and offside of steering rack

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 EUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EUX, 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 EUX registered?

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

Is DU55 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 EUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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