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DY55 UHE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,490 mi
Last recorded90,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 UHE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,490 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,490 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 88,345 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 88,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,306 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R SILLS (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F REAR (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 80,258 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing rears (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 72,050 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 72,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 64,113 miles

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Pass 13 Jul 2013 55,094 miles

f/disc/pads/looking/low

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,594 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 38,739 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,097 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 32,097 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2009 22,638 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 22,638 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 14,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes binding on slightly

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 UHE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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