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DN55 AYJ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,825 mi
Last recorded132,825 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 AYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 132,825 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 132,819 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front both tyres inner edges worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,511 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 126,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 126,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 121,158 miles

ALL 4 tyres are on the legal limit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 109,170 miles

metal in n/s/f tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack ends slight free play

Fail 11 Nov 2013 109,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

metal in n/s/f tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering rack ends slight free play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,178 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 85,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,169 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 84,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,445 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,790 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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DN55 AYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN55 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 DN55 AYJ registered?

DN55 AYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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