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DU55 BYY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,799 mi
Last recorded94,799 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 94,799 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,073 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,446 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 86,445 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,043 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 82,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,885 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,911 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 70,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,167 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 65,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 58,611 miles

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

both sides rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 25 Sep 2010 58,611 miles

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

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

both sides rear brakes slight imbalance

Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,826 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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DU55 BYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU55 BYY, 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 DU55 BYY registered?

DU55 BYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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