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GF55 HBN

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,040 mi
Last recorded104,040 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 104,040 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 104,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 98,523 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 89,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 89,265 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 83,852 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 83,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 81,891 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,742 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,742 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,841 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2011 67,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,346 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,346 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,334 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine gaurd fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 47,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GF55 HBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GF55 HBN, 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 GF55 HBN registered?

GF55 HBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is GF55 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 HBN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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