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GF05 UVL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,172 mi
Last recorded132,172 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 132,172 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 122,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 115,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyre treads starting to wear low.

Fail 1 May 2014 115,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front tyre treads starting to wear low.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 104,090 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

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

Heavy wear to rear brake discs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 104,090 miles

Cracking to nearside rear tyre

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

Heavy wear to rear brake discs

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

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

Service light on

Pass 1 May 2012 97,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 87,944 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 75,978 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,131 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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GF05 UVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GF05 UVL, 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 GF05 UVL registered?

GF05 UVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is GF05 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 UVL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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