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DN55 AYT

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,442 mi
Last recorded149,442 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 AYT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 149,442 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 149,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 142,560 miles

Some play nearside front inner steering rack end

Fail 21 Dec 2015 142,560 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Some play nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 29 Dec 2014 136,756 miles

n/s/f inner steering rack end some play,

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn edges close to canvas,

Fail 29 Dec 2014 136,756 miles

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

n/s/f inner steering rack end some play,

n/s/f tyre worn edges

o/s/f tyre worn edges close to canvas,

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,268 miles

front discs pitted/rusted and stepped, some play n/s/f inner steering rack end, rear inner pads worn,

Fail 3 Jan 2014 130,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs pitted/rusted and stepped, some play n/s/f inner steering rack end, rear inner pads worn,

Pass 20 Dec 2012 121,543 miles

some play n/s/f inner steering rack end, front discs stepped,

Fail 20 Dec 2012 121,543 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

some play n/s/f inner steering rack end, front discs stepped,

Pass 10 Dec 2011 111,466 miles

front tyres worn edges close to canvas, front and rear brake pads very low,

Pass 13 Dec 2010 103,539 miles

small chip windscreen, both front tyres worn edges,

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 95,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 76,554 miles

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

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

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 AYT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

DN55 AYT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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