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DU55 NYX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 70,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,051 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 67,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,820 miles

Both nearside tyres cracked/perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack end has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 63,814 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both nearside tyres cracked/perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack end has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,702 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 44,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 26,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 23,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,452 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 17,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 14,717 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 14,710 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 11,549 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 NYX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DU55 NYX, 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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DU55 NYX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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