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GF55 HBO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,386 mi
Last recorded168,386 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 168,386 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 168,256 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all 4 (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 160,286 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 154,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 144,624 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 144,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 129,325 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 108,795 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 108,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 87,960 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 87,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 67,108 miles

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

nearside driveshaft seal slightly leaking

Pass 11 May 2010 40,946 miles

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

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

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

sight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 15 May 2009 27,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,068 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 26,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 HBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GF55 HBO, 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 HBO registered?

GF55 HBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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