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DY05 VCK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,331 mi
Last recorded99,331 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,331 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,230 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,915 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has nail

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,915 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre has nail

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 89,028 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,396 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 76,805 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2010 65,952 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 23 May 2010 65,947 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2009 53,214 miles

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

Oil leak

advise both rear brake's binding slightly

advise nearside front tyre's wearing on both edge's

advise nearside front wiper spliting

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,929 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 VCK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VCK, 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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DY05 VCK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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