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DV05 DXU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 DXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 99,539 miles

both rear tyres on limit , 1.6mm at test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,098 miles

advanced wear front brake pads

horn weak

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 92,098 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced wear front brake pads

horn weak

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,350 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,523 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,421 miles

slight play in n/s sterring tie bar arm

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,251 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,511 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Jul 2009 33,511 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,436 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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DV05 DXU 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 72.7%.

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 DV05 DXU, 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 DV05 DXU registered?

DV05 DXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DV05 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 DXU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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