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GJ05 RZG

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 RZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,295 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,190 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,241 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 92,241 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,574 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 88,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 83,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,495 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,959 miles

high level brake lamp dim

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,055 miles

both n/s wheel rims damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both n/s wheel rims damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2010 48,132 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 48,121 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,619 miles

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,059 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 RZG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

GJ05 RZG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 RZG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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