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DV55 RZB

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 69,510 miles

Play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 30 Jan 2019 69,510 miles

All position lamps not working o/s/r side light (4.2.1 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 57,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 50,763 miles

slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 26 Jan 2017 50,763 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,035 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 35,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 26,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 24,977 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 24,977 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 21,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,448 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,359 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 18,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 29 Oct 2009 15,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 11,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 RZB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RZB, 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 RZB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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