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DU55 RUA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 54,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,802 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface limited contact also some corrosiuon (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,799 miles

Offside rear brake binding Park brake much lower o/s (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface limited contact also some corrosiuon (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 44,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

child seat fitted, adult belt not tested

items removed from drivers view prior to test

surface cracks visible on both front tyres

Fail 26 Sep 2015 44,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

child seat fitted, adult belt not tested

items removed from drivers view prior to test

surface cracks visible on both front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2014 41,361 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,361 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,715 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,715 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror broken

Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,453 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s mirror broken

Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,836 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise both rear discs rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,861 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 23,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 23,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,469 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING (ADVISE CHANGE)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,469 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING (ADVISE CHANGE)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 14,263 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 RUA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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