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BP05 GZL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,387 mi
Last recorded118,387 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 GZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,387 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 118,378 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 108,395 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,320 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,184 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 102,191 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,406 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 97,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 92,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

slight play rackends

traces of driveshaft grease both front hubs

Fail 8 Aug 2012 92,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight play rackends

traces of driveshaft grease both front hubs

Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,948 miles

front + rear brake pads worn very thin.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,649 miles

Both wiper blades split

Fail 12 Aug 2009 48,649 miles

Both wiper blades split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,991 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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BP05 GZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BP05 GZL, 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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BP05 GZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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