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G18 OOV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 OOV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 94,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 94,903 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger airbag turned off

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 94,105 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 94,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,801 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,669 miles

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has play in inner ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,669 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has play in inner ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 5 May 2017 82,991 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section across axle slight corrosion (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 77,744 miles

Play in nearside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 8 May 2015 73,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,356 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2013 64,403 miles

When the front axle is jacked up the o/s strut top mounting is making a slight noise when wheels are move from lock to lock

n/s steering rack end becoming worn

Fail 18 May 2013 64,401 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

When the front axle is jacked up the o/s strut top mounting is making a slight noise when wheels are move from lock to lock

n/s steering rack end becoming worn

o/s rear brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/s front strut top bearing sticking & noisy when rotated

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 62,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/s front strut top bearing sticking & noisy when rotated

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 55,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

slight damage to ns of the front bumper but no sharp of protruding edges that may be of danger to other road users.

slight play found in both the ns & os inner steering rack end ball joints.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,050 miles

Doth windscreen wiper blades are splitting at each end but still clear the drivers view.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front strut top bearing stiff.

Rear axle set brakes disc's are corroded.

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G18 OOV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G18 OOV, 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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G18 OOV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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