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DY55 ZCK

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,501 mi
Last recorded95,501 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,501 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 95,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 95,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s rear tyres low tread and o/s rear getting low in tread

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear brake discs worn pads ok

both rear shocker casings corroded

noise from both front top suspension leg mounts

rear exhaust rubber poor

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and n/s rear tyres low tread and o/s rear getting low in tread

both front brake discs worn pads low

both rear brake discs worn pads ok

both rear shocker casings corroded

eml on

noise from both front top suspension leg mounts

rear exhaust rubber poor

Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,368 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocker casings corroded

front brake pads very low strong advise

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 5 Sep 2013 77,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shocker casings corroded

front brake pads very low strong advise

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,523 miles

front brake discs lipped pads ok

fuel flap cover missing

service and air bag lights on

Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,523 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs lipped pads ok

fuel flap cover missing

rear brake pads very low and both discs corroded strong advise n/s rear brake disc

service and air bag lights on

Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre very low in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,642 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s/rear tyre very low in tread

Fail 25 Feb 2010 53,234 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,234 miles

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

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

fuel filler flap missing

nearside rear wheel slight bind

Pass 10 Oct 2008 37,677 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 37,677 miles

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

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 ZCK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZCK, 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 ZCK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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