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DX55 DUU

2005 Renault Megane Scenic

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane Scenic41,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DUU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 120,696 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,705 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,685 miles

advise n/s rack tirod

Fail 20 Jul 2012 106,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise n/s rack tirod

Fail 12 Jul 2011 89,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside front upper suspension bearing slightly rough in operation

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,573 miles

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

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

Offside front upper suspension bearing slightly rough in operation

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2010 82,023 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 72,024 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
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DX55 DUU is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 41,489 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 DUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX55 DUU registered?

DX55 DUU is a 2005 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DX55 DUU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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