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DV05 YYC

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,817 mi
Last recorded63,817 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YYC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear self adhesive sticker left on rear pads

Fail 16 Jun 2020 63,761 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 62,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 57,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,996 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,861 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 43,861 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 39,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2013 36,563 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit and starting to perish

Nearside rear tyre tread depth getting close to legal limit and starting to perish

Offside front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2012 32,996 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2012 32,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2011 28,966 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 25,209 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,638 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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DV05 YYC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YYC, 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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DV05 YYC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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