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DY05 PRV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,748 mi
Last recorded136,748 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 PRV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 136,748 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 136,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in it. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 136,732 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Feb 2015 136,115 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 136,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 133,939 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 131,814 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 131,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front steering tie rod has some play.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 118,164 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 118,163 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 109,249 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 109,248 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 67,574 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner 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 PRV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

DY05 PRV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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