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GJ55 BRZ

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,427 mi
Last recorded88,427 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,427 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,423 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,828 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

cover under engine

Fail 6 Oct 2016 81,701 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

cover under engine

Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,161 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)

Offside rear light has lens repair tape fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,506 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 60,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,249 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,249 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,269 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 47,743 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,481 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,942 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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GJ55 BRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BRZ, 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 BRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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