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DV05 URD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,947 mi
Last recorded82,947 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 URD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack inner joints

serious engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,798 miles

bad oil leak engine

engine management light on

play offside tie rod

Fail 23 Jan 2015 78,798 miles

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

play offside tie rod

bad oil leak engine

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 24 Jan 2014 68,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2013 59,193 miles

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

washers not working

Fail 22 Jan 2013 59,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel bind

washers not working

rear tyres spilt

Pass 17 Jan 2012 51,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,250 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,274 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 URD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV05 URD, 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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DV05 URD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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