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GJ55 PFV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,734 mi
Last recorded138,734 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 PFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,734 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs surfaces worn close to limits

emissions on limits / catalyst unit [.285CO @ 81c]

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

off side front inner steering rack knuckle joint worn /free movement

Fail 2 Sep 2014 138,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs surfaces worn close to limits

emissions on limits / catalyst unit [.285CO @ 81c]

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

off side front inner steering rack knuckle joint worn /free movement

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,564 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

Pass 13 Sep 2012 120,060 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 113,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 107,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 98,311 miles

Both front top suspension mounts slightly worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F Steering rack dog bone joint has slight play

O/S/R Tyre getting slightly low on the edges

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 80,583 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 PFV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFV, 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 PFV registered?

GJ55 PFV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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