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DE05 YVM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 YVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2023 102,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,668 miles

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 15 Dec 2021 97,718 miles

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,950 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,950 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,683 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 68,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near and off side front tyre edges worn

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2018 68,257 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near and off side front tyre edges worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,499 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 52,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,021 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 41,950 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 41,942 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2014 36,656 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 May 2013 31,516 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 27,891 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2012 27,891 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2011 25,811 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 25,811 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,456 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2010 23,456 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,522 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 20,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,693 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,149 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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DE05 YVM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DE05 YVM, 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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DE05 YVM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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