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C6 GRJ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 GRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 76,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 73,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2022 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jun 2021 70,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,961 miles

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

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Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,919 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

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

eml on

Pass 28 May 2016 60,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,581 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 56,178 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,674 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,322 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,410 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,646 miles

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm

n/s/r wheel is binding

rear brake pads are approx 2mm

Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,646 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm

n/s/r wheel is binding

n/s/r wheel is binding

rear brake pads are approx 2mm

Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,851 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2008 22,125 miles

front brake pads getting low 4mm approx

full engine cover and under tray fitted

slight play in n/s steering rack

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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C6 GRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 C6 GRJ, 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 C6 GRJ registered?

C6 GRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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