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DV55 MDX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,767 mi
Last recorded97,767 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,767 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shockers corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 97,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both shockers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 84,190 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 23 Aug 2014 73,706 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,941 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 44,556 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 44,556 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,093 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,093 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 27,094 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 27,094 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,747 miles

Front brake pads low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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 MDX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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