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GD54 TJV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

102,467 mi
Last recorded102,467 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD54 TJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,467 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 102,467 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,525 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 94,525 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,216 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied

(1.8A.2)The offside projected beam image is slightly affected around the beam image break point area

(2.2A.1b)The nearside steering rack inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2A.1b)The offside steering rack inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(4.2A.1a)The nearside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1a)The offside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.2A.3)The passenger's front seat base does not adjust fore/after as per the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(8.2.2)The nearside and the offside windscreen wiper blades are splitting

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 89,216 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied

(2.2A.1b)The nearside steering rack inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2A.1b)The offside steering rack inner ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.6.1)The nearside rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

(4.2A.1a)The nearside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1a)The nearside rear wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1a)The offside front wheel rim is slightly distorted

(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.2A.3)The passenger's front seat base does not adjust fore/after as per the vehicle manufacturer recommendations

(8.2.2)The nearside and the offside windscreen wiper blades are splitting

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,894 miles

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism has free play present less than 013mm,see also section (2.2B.1f)

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth is worn down to 1.95mm.Moved from the offside front of vehicle.

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.2A.3)The nearside front passenger's seat cannot be moved forwards or rearwards and locked into a new selected position

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the presenter of the vehicle should have the repairs carried out as soon as reasonable possible.

Fail 5 Jan 2012 84,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism has free play present less than 013mm,see also section (2.2B.1f)

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(2.2B.1f)The offside front steering rack to track rod ball joint/bearing is worn

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth is worn down to 1.95mm

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(6.2A.3)The nearside front passenger's seat cannot be moved forwards or rearwards and locked into a new selected position

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The following item(s) having been examined in accordance with the above regulations have been found to be in a deteriorated/worn condition,

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

if continued use on the public roads are to be considered,the presenter of the vehicle should have the repairs carried out as soon as reasonable possible.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,619 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) fitted to the upper rear window do not operate when the foot brake is applied

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint is worn

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside front Mac Pherson Struts top mountings have protective covers fitted

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings sound rough in operation

(2d)personal effects left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle for an mot examination

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.2b)The nearside rear seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

(6.1.1)The front lower underside has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

(7.4B)The engine oil temperature measurement has not been carried out because the electrical signal could not be registered from the vehicle using the approved equipment

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST CRITERIA

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Fail 5 Jan 2011 77,529 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp(s) fitted to the upper rear window do not operate when the foot brake is applied

(2.2B.1f)The nearside front steering rack to track rod ball joint is worn

(2.4A.2)The offside and the nearside front Mac Pherson Struts top mountings have protective covers fitted

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings sound rough in operation

(2d)personal effects left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle for an mot examination

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have centre caps fitted

(5.2.2b)The nearside rear seat belt webbing is slightly damaged

(6.1.1)The front lower underside has a protective cover fitted preventing an inspection

(7.4B)The engine oil temperature measurement has not been carried out because the electrical signal could not be registered from the vehicle using the approved equipment

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST CRITERIA

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 7 Jan 2010 69,196 miles

slight play in near side steering rack inboard ball joint

Fail 6 Jan 2010 69,178 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

slight play in near side steering rack inboard ball joint

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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GD54 TJV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD54 TJV, 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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GD54 TJV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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