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DU55 VBZ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 129,262 miles

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

drivers window not working

Fail 28 Nov 2014 129,262 miles

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

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

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

brake discs slightly pitted

drivers window not working

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2012 83,366 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,338 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 70,317 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 56,492 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 45,011 miles

n/s/rear tyre low

rear brake pads close to legal limit

slight lift in o/s/front rack

Fail 5 Sep 2009 45,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear tyre low

rear brake pads close to legal limit

slight lift in o/s/front 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 VBZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for DU55 VBZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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