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DV55 BNK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,509 mi
Last recorded71,509 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 BNK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 71,496 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,042 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 68,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,287 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,054 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,053 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear DISKS WARPPED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,767 miles

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

play in both steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,268 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 43,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 38,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,568 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,860 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 26,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,412 miles

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

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

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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DV55 BNK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DV55 BNK, 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 DV55 BNK registered?

DV55 BNK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is DV55 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 BNK shows 21 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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