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DE55 AYJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,056 mi
Last recorded73,056 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,056 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,016 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear disc's badly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,997 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working Both lamps inop (1.1.C.1d)

Rear disc's badly corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 58,957 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,873 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,715 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,715 miles

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

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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DE55 AYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE55 AYJ, 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 DE55 AYJ registered?

DE55 AYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is DE55 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 AYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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