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EK55 GVT

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 77,973 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,406 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 551,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,357 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,858 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,464 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror cracked.

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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EK55 GVT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK55 GVT, 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 EK55 GVT registered?

EK55 GVT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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