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KD55 PYJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 PYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 97,186 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 97,186 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 95,997 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 21 Jan 2017 95,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,042 miles

Child Seat fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,620 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 80,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,212 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,776 miles

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

Slight movement in near-side front steering arm inner ball joint

Slight movement in off-side front steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,776 miles

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

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

Slight movement in near-side front steering arm inner ball joint

Slight movement in off-side front steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,187 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,002 miles

Front number plate has slight damage

Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,317 miles

Front number plate damaged 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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KD55 PYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KD55 PYJ, 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 KD55 PYJ registered?

KD55 PYJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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