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GJ55 YWT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,713 mi
Last recorded123,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,713 miles

Nearside wear in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 123,713 miles

Nearside wear in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 116,598 miles

Slight play in nearside front inner tie rod

Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,995 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor play in rack bushes n/s/f

Fail 4 Apr 2014 108,979 miles

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 Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Apr 2013 102,084 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2012 90,378 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,378 miles

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,868 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,868 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,343 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished between treads

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,536 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 38,536 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YWT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWT, 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 YWT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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