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DU55 EVD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,928 mi
Last recorded70,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 EVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 70,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,338 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,447 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 57,447 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake discs badly corroded

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

nsf wheel rim distorted

nsf wiper blade split

nsr tyre 3mm and perished

slight play nsf steering rack end

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,834 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs in poor condition

nsf wheel rim distorted

nsf wiper blade split

nsr tyre 3mm and perished

slight play nsf steering rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,423 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside wiper noisey

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside wiper noisey

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,398 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 40,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,256 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 27,048 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 EVD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EVD, 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 EVD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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