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DX55 DMV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer SIDE PANEL SLIGHTLY DAMEGE

Pass 20 Feb 2018 81,847 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Feb 2018 81,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,744 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

slight wear offside front lower ball joint

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,252 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,215 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,763 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,196 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 61,167 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 54,873 miles

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

o/s/f window dosent open

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,480 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 48,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,836 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front discs wearing

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,568 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 28,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,982 miles

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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DX55 DMV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel 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 DX55 DMV, 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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DX55 DMV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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