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GF05 VSL

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,273 mi
Last recorded74,273 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 74,273 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,264 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 69,111 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1f)

slight cracking on both front tyres

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,363 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,151 miles

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

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

both rear brakes sticking

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,308 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,301 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,232 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 44,930 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 44,930 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,411 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 38,313 miles

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

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

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

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 VSL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF05 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

GF05 VSL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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