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DV05 XAA

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,193 mi
Last recorded88,193 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,193 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 81,027 miles

all brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Feb 2015 81,027 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

all brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,138 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,054 miles

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2013 63,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,632 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,579 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,564 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,177 miles

Slight play detected in o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,542 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 XAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

DV05 XAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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