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GJ55 NKL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,454 mi
Last recorded188,454 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NKL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 188,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 171,608 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 171,608 miles

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

Nearside front windscreen washer is partially blocked

Pass 12 Oct 2015 139,180 miles

both front Macpherson strut upper attachments notchy when turned from lock to lock

Fail 12 Oct 2015 139,180 miles

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front Macpherson strut upper attachments notchy when turned from lock to lock

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,485 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 111,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 90,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2013 90,571 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,644 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r slight brake bind

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,849 miles

n/s and o/s, steering arm slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,541 miles

both inner track rods have slight play

Fail 24 Sep 2010 55,541 miles

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

both inner track rods have slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 45,513 miles

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,387 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 36,387 miles

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

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 NKL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc 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 NKL, 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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What year was GJ55 NKL registered?

GJ55 NKL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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