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DY05 LHM

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 LHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

top and bottom covers fited

Fail 25 Sep 2021 81,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 72,745 miles

under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 72,745 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 63,817 miles

undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2018 61,994 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 61,994 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 60,290 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted to front and rear

Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Worn on edges but has raised tread

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,619 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 Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Worn on edges but has raised tread

Pass 19 May 2015 54,736 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2014 50,497 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,008 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 39,430 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,450 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn

O/S/F outer brake pad getting low

Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,187 miles

N/S wiper blader slightly juddering on screen, but clearing screen

N/S/F tyre low on edges and perished (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

N/S/R tyre perished

O/S/F tyre low on edges and perished (centre 3/4 above 1.6mm)

O/S/R tyre perished

Fail 31 Mar 2009 15,538 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking to side walls and tread

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

Nearside front tyre has side wall scuffing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,538 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking to side walls and tread

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

Nearside front tyre has side wall scuffing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 9,232 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 LHM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DY05 LHM, 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 DY05 LHM registered?

DY05 LHM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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