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GJ55 YWO

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,428 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 97,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,757 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,400 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,552 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 7 Aug 2010 31,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 30 Oct 2009 28,607 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,607 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,720 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 YWO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWO, 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 YWO registered?

GJ55 YWO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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