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GF55 ZRL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,106 mi
Last recorded136,106 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides ball ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,106 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides ball ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 128,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2015 128,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2014 121,393 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 121,393 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 119,887 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 104,881 miles

Nearside rear & offside front tyres worn

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Fail 12 Dec 2012 104,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear & offside front tyres worn

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,510 miles

Both steering trackrods have play

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

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Dec 2011 83,510 miles

Both steering trackrods have play

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 68,497 miles

Both steering inner trackrods have slight play

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,966 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ZRL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZRL, 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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GF55 ZRL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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