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DY55 BUE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,423 mi
Last recorded144,423 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BUE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 144,423 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear replacment highly recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 140,738 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread at 3mm.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit 2mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

severe oil leak.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 140,730 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and tread at 3mm.

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit 2mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

severe oil leak.

Pass 21 Mar 2015 125,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,749 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 110,379 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,971 miles

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

Please note; n/s steering arm has slight play.

rear discs corroded slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in near side and off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

movement in near side and off side steering rack inner joint

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 60,348 miles

n/s rear brakes binding slightly.

rear indicators bulbs faded.

slight play in n/s steering arm.

Please note: slight engine missfire!

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,925 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 46,880 miles

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

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

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

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 BUE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY55 BUE, 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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DY55 BUE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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