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DV55 EDU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,510 mi
Last recorded106,510 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,510 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,510 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,083 miles

Front Both struts slightly stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2017 104,585 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both stiff (2.5.A.1c)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,585 miles

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

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Both discs (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating Both discs (3.7.B.3)

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both stiff (2.5.A.1c)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,593 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,593 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both otter edge (4.1.E.1)

205/55/16 tyres fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 96,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 87,983 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,983 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,449 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 80,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,782 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S AND N/S

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt webbing is marked

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 EDU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EDU, 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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DV55 EDU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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