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GJ55 NKM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,535 mi
Last recorded87,535 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 NKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,535 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,178 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,600 miles

Both front tyres are on the limit. Nearside rear tyre close to limit. Both front wiper blades torn on the ends. Drivers door mirror glass is damaged.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,600 miles

Both front tyres are on the limit. Nearside rear tyre close to limit. Both front wiper blades torn on the ends. Drivers door mirror glass is damaged.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,682 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,673 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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 NKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NKM, 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 NKM registered?

GJ55 NKM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2005.

Is GJ55 NKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ55 NKM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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