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GJ55 ZDD

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ZDD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 140,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,712 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 132,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 49,873 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside and offside front minor play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,446 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,467 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Nov 2008 110,467 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

slight play in steering rack

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 ZDD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ZDD, 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 ZDD registered?

GJ55 ZDD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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