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DY55 RXT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 81,610 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 81,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,858 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 42,629 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,208 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,755 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

has slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,755 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

has slight play in both inner track rod ball joints

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 RXT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

DY55 RXT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is DY55 RXT safe to buy?

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