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DY55 NVG

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,848 mi
Last recorded129,848 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,848 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 129,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,667 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE + CLOSE TO LIMITS + FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY+ SLIGHT CHIPS IN SCREEN + FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 7 Feb 2018 120,481 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGE + CLOSE TO LIMITS + FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY+ SLIGHT CHIPS IN SCREEN + FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,755 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK JOINT +N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT LIFT + SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS + SLIGHT CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 21 Feb 2017 108,754 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK JOINT +N/S/F SUSPENSION ARM HAS SLIGHT LIFT + SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE DISCS + SLIGHT CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 28 Jan 2016 83,600 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)

Rear Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,833 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 68,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,126 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,287 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,108 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 50,340 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registrion plate is very slightly distorted

slight noise from off side top strut mounting

slight play to near side trackrod of steering rack

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registrion plate is very slightly distorted

slight noise from off side top strut mounting

slight play to near side trackrod of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 NVG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

DY55 NVG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is DY55 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 NVG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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