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GJ55 VZF

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,854 mi
Last recorded64,854 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,190 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,190 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,347 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,262 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,151 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,447 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,687 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 16,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 11,999 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 VZF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GJ55 VZF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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