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DV05 UPY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 120,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,690 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 98,690 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,365 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 90,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 85,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper starting to split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,968 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

offside rear brake disc shows signs of overheating

slight play offside rackjoint

Pass 4 Jul 2008 23,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 23,056 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DV05 UPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV05 UPY, 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 DV05 UPY registered?

DV05 UPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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