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GJ55 BVD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,136 mi
Last recorded119,136 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 BVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 16 Nov 2018 119,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 12 Oct 2017 114,024 miles

Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,136 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,313 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 92,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 92,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2012 83,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,539 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 67,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 67,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,025 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,660 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 BVD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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