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DY55 AOX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AOX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 98,473 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 98,473 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,099 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre exhaust heat shild inscure

Fail 21 Dec 2015 95,094 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shild inscure

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,510 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 90,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2013 85,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2013 85,264 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,144 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside wiper blade split, but still operating effectively

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,741 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 69,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,803 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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DY55 AOX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DY55 AOX, 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 DY55 AOX registered?

DY55 AOX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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