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GF55 HCV

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2019 131,198 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2018 129,331 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 129,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 126,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 124,673 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 124,671 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 121,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 121,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 116,753 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,329 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,734 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 83,734 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,008 miles

all brake discs worn

all tyres close to 1.6mm limit

all tyres worn on edges

rear tyres starting to lose shape

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2010 59,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all brake discs worn

all tyres close to 1.6mm limit

all tyres worn on edges

rear tyres starting to lose shape

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,130 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

rear wiper broken

Fail 30 Oct 2008 26,447 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 26,447 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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GF55 HCV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

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

Is GF55 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 HCV shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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