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GJ55 AAO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

70,080 mi
Last recorded70,080 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 AAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 65,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 65,700 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 51,887 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tyre warning light on

Fail 15 Feb 2019 51,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

tyre warning light on

Fail 3 Nov 2018 51,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper ends slightly loose.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 45,049 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,484 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 36,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 32,582 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,777 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,971 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 27,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 24,983 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 24,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,428 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 22,428 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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GJ55 AAO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ55 AAO, 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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GJ55 AAO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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