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GJ55 BPY

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,305 mi
Last recorded116,305 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,305 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 116,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,263 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,124 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,784 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,884 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 44,884 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,034 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 BPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ55 BPY, 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 BPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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