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DV55 LZF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,869 mi
Last recorded92,869 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2018 92,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R MAIN N/S/R MAIN N/S/R ACROSS BACK AXEL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened Suspension top mount bearing broken up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 87,863 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,859 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 83,084 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,704 miles

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,701 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 29 Oct 2014 72,766 miles

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

offside outer drive shaft boot clip broken and slightly insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2014 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside 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)

offside outer drive shaft boot clip broken and slightly insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2013 67,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Oct 2012 63,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2011 57,998 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)

Your vehicle has only just met the required emission test limit. It would appear that the emission system requires adjustment or service.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 57,129 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,840 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,871 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 37,826 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 LZF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 LZF, 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 LZF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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