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DG55 YJH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YJH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,971 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 55,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,946 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,343 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 36,343 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 34,220 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking excessively

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2010 34,220 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking excessively

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,387 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,786 miles

slight play in both front tie rod ends (steering)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 24,786 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in both front tie rod ends (steering)

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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DG55 YJH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG55 YJH, 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 DG55 YJH registered?

DG55 YJH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is DG55 YJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 YJH 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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