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GIG 5943

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,622 mi
Last recorded64,622 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5943
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,622 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,809 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

slight play in os rack end

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bars slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2014 59,403 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front anti roll bars slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,112 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,111 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 53,608 miles

fan belt noise

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,608 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs worn and pitted

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

fan belt noise

Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,032 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,625 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 45,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,139 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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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GIG 5943 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GIG 5943, 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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GIG 5943 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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