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EY55 VTE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

10,560 mi
Last recorded10,560 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 VTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 10,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 10,560 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,795 miles

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

Under tray was hanging down

passenger airbag switched off

Pass 1 Oct 2014 94,005 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 94,005 miles

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 85,844 miles

tyre valve perished offside rear

tyre worn outside edge n/s/f

Fail 30 Sep 2013 85,844 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre valve perished offside rear

tyre worn outside edge n/s/f

Fail 4 Oct 2012 78,987 miles

Car starts poorly.

Centre exhaust section mount perished.

Hub caps on n/s/f and o/s/r missing.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in both front wheels from side to side.

Slight weep from o/s cv gaitor.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 78,987 miles

Car starts poorly.

Centre exhaust section mount perished.

Hub caps on n/s/f and o/s/r missing.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight play in both front wheels from side to side.

Slight weep from o/s cv gaitor.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,928 miles

Centre exhaust mount perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,050 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,050 miles

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

N/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel from side to side.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,434 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,434 miles

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

did no check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2008 12,146 miles

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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EY55 VTE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EY55 VTE, 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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EY55 VTE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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