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GJ55 YWU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,651 mi
Last recorded93,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 77,452 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 77,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,135 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nsf tyre starting to wear on outer edge

front brake disc's lipped

front brake pads getting low

rear brake disc's corroded

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,269 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,776 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2008 44,776 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

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 YWU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ55 YWU registered?

GJ55 YWU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ55 YWU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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