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DV55 VNU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,828 mi
Last recorded70,828 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 VNU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edges but no chord showing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak From engine area ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,462 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in edge of tread

Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has a nail in edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2015 48,618 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,274 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 37,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 37,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r brake disc correded.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,863 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 25,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 17,978 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,146 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

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 VNU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNU, 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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What year was DV55 VNU registered?

DV55 VNU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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