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GK05 VWM

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,802 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitoring system showing fault

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,445 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 85,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,832 miles

Nearside steering rack drumstick has slight play

Offside steering rack drumstick has slight play

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 76,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside steering rack drumstick has slight play

Offside steering rack drumstick has slight play

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,774 miles

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

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

Nearside steering rack drumstick has some play

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

Offside steering rack drumstick has some play

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside steering rack drumstick has some play

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

Offside steering rack drumstick has some play

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,343 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,868 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,049 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 26,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,105 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,246 miles

wipers worn

Fail 18 Mar 2010 17,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers worn

Pass 1 Apr 2009 14,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,240 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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GK05 VWM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK05 VWM, 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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GK05 VWM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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