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GJ55 YFE

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,100 mi
Last recorded91,100 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 91,100 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 91,100 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 79,652 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 79,652 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,120 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

fuel cap sealing mechanism slow to operate

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight wear in steering rack nearside and offside inner joints

Fail 7 Nov 2014 73,045 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

fuel cap sealing mechanism slow to operate

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight wear in steering rack nearside and offside inner joints

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,714 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2013 62,670 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2012 47,056 miles

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2011 27,802 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing.

both windscreen wiper blade rubbers split at ends.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished.

suspect nearside front suspension top bearing slightly notchy.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 16,806 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 7,863 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 YFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFE, 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 YFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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