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GJ55 VWK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,652 mi
Last recorded110,652 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 110,652 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 107,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,535 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 97,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,684 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,895 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken

slight play at n/s steering rack arm, no leak

slight play at o/s inner steering arm

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,215 miles

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

slight play in both sides front steering arms

Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,215 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight play in both sides front steering arms

Pass 19 Sep 2013 70,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,612 miles

slighlt play both front steering arms

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,469 miles

slight play at both front steering arms

Pass 30 Sep 2010 42,471 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

noise from front top damper mounts n/s & o/s

Fail 30 Sep 2010 42,471 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

noise from front top damper mounts n/s & o/s

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,388 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,974 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 25 Sep 2008 18,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 VWK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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