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GF55 JXP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,143 mi
Last recorded74,143 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 JXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,143 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre caps

front inner disc faces starting to corrode

Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre caps

front inner disc faces starting to corrode

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,446 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre caps

lower covers

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear discs starting to wear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 68,446 miles

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

centre caps

lower covers

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

rear discs starting to wear

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,507 miles

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

Inner disc faces worn

Lower engine covers fitted

Offside rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 65,507 miles

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

Inner disc faces worn

Lower engine covers fitted

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,945 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 56,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 47,947 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front wiperblade rubber starting to peel!!

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,264 miles

Front disc pads near limits!!

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 JXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

GF55 JXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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