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EX55 VYU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,204 mi
Last recorded117,204 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,204 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

play in steering rack inner arms

Pass 28 Mar 2015 107,116 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2014 103,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamp lit on dash

wiper blades split

Fail 18 Feb 2013 98,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning lamp lit on dash

wiper blades split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,690 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 92,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 87,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner track rod balljoints(both sides)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 87,268 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner track rod balljoints(both sides)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 77,719 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators-195/65x15

Nearside wiper blade split slightly

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner track rod balljoint

Pass 12 Sep 2008 70,752 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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EX55 VYU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EX55 VYU, 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 EX55 VYU registered?

EX55 VYU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for EX55 VYU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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