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DY05 ENV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 ENV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,050 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps, lenses crazed affecting beam images (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,433 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing inspection of seat belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted nearside rear preventing inspection of seat belt

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,490 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,971 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,165 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 65,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,580 miles

air bag warning light on

front discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

rear pads low

Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,580 miles

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

air bag warning light on

front discs and pads worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

rear pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,888 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,888 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 40,302 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 40,302 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,188 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 32,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DY05 ENV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DY05 ENV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 ENV registered?

DY05 ENV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is DY05 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 ENV shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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