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GJ55 PHK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 112,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,457 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 101,457 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,108 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in n/s inner steering arm joint.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 42,037 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 42,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,326 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 25,326 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,766 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 18,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,252 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,462 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 6,116 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 6,103 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,346 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 PHK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

GJ55 PHK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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