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AP05 DJY

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,484 mi
Last recorded114,484 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,484 miles

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

slight play in front swivel hub bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,118 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 99,035 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 99,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arms rusty but not holed.

headlamp lenses starting to mist.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 81,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arms rusty but not holed.

headlamp lenses starting to mist.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,488 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 63,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 55,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 55,193 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 47,065 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 47,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 22,375 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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AP05 DJY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP05 DJY, 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 AP05 DJY registered?

AP05 DJY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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