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DY05 XSM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,918 mi
Last recorded70,918 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 XSM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,918 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,915 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,246 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2014 62,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 59,589 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT AND N/S/F INNER TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR

Fail 24 May 2013 59,589 miles

N/S/F LOWER BALLJOINT AND N/S/F INNER TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 56,707 miles

N/S/F INNER TRACK CONTROL ARM BALLJOINT VERY SLIGHT MOVEMENT/WEAR

Pass 18 Jun 2011 54,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 46,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,195 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,484 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 XSM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XSM, 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 XSM registered?

DY05 XSM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is DY05 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 XSM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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