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GK05 VWR

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

177,116 mi
Last recorded177,116 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2019 177,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 172,451 miles

Offside sill panel, corrosion, but outside of prescribed areas at present.

Fail 1 Nov 2018 172,451 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside sill panel, corrosion, but outside of prescribed areas at present.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 160,512 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 149,050 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 149,050 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,298 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,013 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 105,032 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 105,032 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,652 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 10 Nov 2011 77,773 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,998 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,664 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,918 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,811 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 VWR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWR, 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 GK05 VWR registered?

GK05 VWR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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