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DU55 VDY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,047 mi
Last recorded147,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 147,047 miles

front number plate defacing

nearside steering rack play

Fail 11 Jan 2016 147,018 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings nearside and offside (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2015 141,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 137,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 137,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 26 Feb 2013 130,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 130,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 117,564 miles

N/S GAITER NEEDS TIGHTENING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 117,564 miles

N/S GAITER NEEDS TIGHTENING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 98,215 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 98,215 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 78,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,322 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 68,322 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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 VDY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue 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 DU55 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

DU55 VDY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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