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GJ55 KUD

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,548 mi
Last recorded119,548 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KUD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 119,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 117,820 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,014 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 116,011 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Cannot open bonnet

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,626 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 106,941 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)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 106,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,801 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,771 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cannot see inner brake pads clearly

nsf seat tilt inop

Fail 1 Apr 2015 94,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cannot see inner brake pads clearly

nsf seat tilt inop

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 64,152 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,133 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres worn on outter egdes

Fail 17 Oct 2011 51,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

n/s front and rear tyres worn on outter egdes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 38,852 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Petrol flap cover missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 32,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,365 miles

nails in n/s/f tyre

cut in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f co axial joint

Fail 11 Jul 2008 26,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in n/s/r tyre

nails in n/s/f tyre

slight play in n/s/f co axial joint

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 KUD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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