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DY55 RXW

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 126,676 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 124,386 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Fail 23 Sep 2021 124,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush Badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 18 Sep 2020 122,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front shock cover deteriorated

RBT: park brake only minimum 16% reduced effort O/S

Rear wiper blade split

Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 122,649 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front shock cover deteriorated

RBT: park brake only minimum 16% reduced effort O/S

Rear wiper blade split

Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,895 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front shock cover deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge exactly on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2017 112,494 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM 205 50 17 93w xl (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,969 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 105,201 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack ends

Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,384 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front inner rack end slight movement

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,100 miles

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

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,578 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,321 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RXW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

Is DY55 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 RXW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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