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GJ55 GNO

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded N/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 146,649 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 146,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,669 miles

Both rear road wheel inner rims dented slightly

Exhaust catalyst mounted close to cross member

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 138,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear road wheel inner rims dented slightly

Exhaust catalyst mounted close to cross member

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 130,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 124,395 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad earth on nsr lamp

both front wheels dented

slight play in os steering linkage

Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bad earth on nsr lamp

both front wheels dented

slight play in os steering linkage

Pass 9 Jan 2013 112,952 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre but not showing cords

Fail 9 Jan 2013 112,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre but not showing cords

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,216 miles

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

NO GAS SAMPLE GIVEN.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 66,906 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 66,906 miles

Both front wiper blades torn

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,891 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 50,891 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 GNO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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