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GJ05 DGE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,785 mi
Last recorded101,785 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,785 miles

accident damage to o/s front & rear but no sharp edges

air bag warning light stays on

steering lock does not lock steering coloumn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 88,687 miles

Both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Front bumper has stones/ballast inside n/s

Rubber exhaust mountings perishing

various parts of heatshields under car loose

Fail 24 Aug 2011 88,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres ON LEGAL LIMIT

Front bumper has stones/ballast inside n/s

Rubber exhaust mountings perishing

various parts of heatshields under car loose

Pass 18 Aug 2010 62,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,476 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has small chips

Pass 31 Mar 2009 39,904 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,203 miles

front windscreen chipped within swept rear

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,470 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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GJ05 DGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GJ05 DGE, 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 GJ05 DGE registered?

GJ05 DGE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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