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DY05 VBV

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,925 mi
Last recorded103,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,230 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint's

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint's

Fail 30 Jan 2015 95,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,171 miles

O/S rear tyre has cracks along the outside wall and is advised that it is replaced soon

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,169 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S rear tyre has cracks along the outside wall and is advised that it is replaced soon

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,840 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)

air bag light on

nsf & osf steering have slight play

service light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 88,840 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light on

nsf & osf steering have slight play

service light on

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,959 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)

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2010 85,957 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,914 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 71,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,023 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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DY05 VBV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

DY05 VBV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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