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GJ05 WMP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

177,246 mi
Last recorded177,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 WMP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 177,246 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,271 miles

Centre exhaust support insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2017 157,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust support insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 140,085 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 140,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2015 131,385 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 131,385 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,142 miles

1 x child seat in front passanger seat 2 x child seat in rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 113,813 miles

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Jun 2013 113,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,847 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Jun 2012 97,847 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 3 Jun 2011 77,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,875 miles

nearside wiper blade ends split

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 12 Jun 2010 59,007 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,007 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,908 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 WMP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GJ05 WMP, 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 WMP registered?

GJ05 WMP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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