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GY55 DLZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,159 mi
Last recorded207,159 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 DLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 207,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 207,159 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 181,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 181,455 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) offside inner tie rod (drum stick) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 174,790 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2015 174,783 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2014 157,466 miles

both front windscreen wipers smearing

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,248 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 135,248 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 Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 119,876 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 119,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 104,842 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 85,860 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 85,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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GY55 DLZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GY55 DLZ, 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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GY55 DLZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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