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DV55 EPA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,553 mi
Last recorded144,553 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 EPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 144,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 144,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 137,776 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 116,371 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Fail 1 Feb 2013 107,349 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

n/s front suspension arm ball joint has slight play & battery insecure.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 107,349 miles

n/s front suspension arm ball joint has slight play & battery insecure.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 98,415 miles

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

n/s front play detected from hub. n/s rear outer edge of tyre worn. front/rear brake discs pitted, o/s front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play detected.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 98,415 miles

n/s front play detected from hub. n/s rear outer edge of tyre worn. front/rear brake discs pitted, o/s front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play detected.

Fail 2 Feb 2012 98,474 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 70,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,031 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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DV55 EPA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 DV55 EPA, 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 EPA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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