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DV55 VNR

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,427 mi
Last recorded149,427 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VNR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 149,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 143,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Fail 30 Jul 2020 143,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2019 139,514 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 139,513 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,779 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 135,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 131,635 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 131,630 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s front (2.7.3)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,945 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 117,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front track arm has play

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

Offside Front track arm has play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,929 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 108,929 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 108,734 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 101,845 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 94,552 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 94,551 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012
Fail 30 Jul 2012

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,545 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,528 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 69,253 miles

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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 1 Feb 2010 69,253 miles

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 Front 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 Jan 2009 47,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VNR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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