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GJ05 KOB

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,508 mi
Last recorded168,508 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KOB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 168,508 miles

Both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Central Non-obligatory stop lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 166,554 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 166,540 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 162,990 miles

Offside Rear O/S rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 20 Jun 2017 162,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear O/S rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 23 Jun 2016 159,115 miles

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

under trays fitted obscuring sight of components

Fail 23 Jun 2016 159,113 miles

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

nearside front tyre perishing/cracking

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

under trays fitted obscuring sight of components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 154,754 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 154,754 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 25 Jun 2014 145,522 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 81,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,850 miles

front pads look low

play in n/s/f steering arm

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,013 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,013 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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)

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

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod arm

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 KOB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GJ05 KOB, 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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GJ05 KOB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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