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GF55 NTO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 NTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE INNER FACE VERY HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISE DISC FACES VERY HEAVILY PITTED ACROSS FULL FACE OF DISC *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE INNER FACE VERY HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISE DISC FACES VERY HEAVILY PITTED ACROSS FULL FACE OF DISC *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2018

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE INNER FACE VERY HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISE DISC FACES VERY HEAVILY PITTED ACROSS FULL FACE OF DISC *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE INNER FACE VERY HEAVILY PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***STRONG ADVISE DISC FACES VERY HEAVILY PITTED ACROSS FULL FACE OF DISC *** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,043 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 122,041 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 113,284 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 113,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 105,004 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 5 Sep 2015 105,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,460 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 95,458 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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,794 miles

initial sound from offside rear wheel bearing on rotation

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 75,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,785 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 18,523 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,472 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 NTO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NTO, 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 NTO registered?

GF55 NTO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is GF55 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 NTO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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