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E9 GEL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,120 mi
Last recorded62,120 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 GEL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 62,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,192 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,192 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 56,664 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear pads worn

service light on

Fail 12 May 2009 56,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

front pads worn

rear pads worn

service light on

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,885 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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E9 GEL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 E9 GEL, 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 E9 GEL registered?

E9 GEL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is E9 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 GEL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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