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GK05 XTP

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,715 mi
Last recorded91,715 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 XTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low head lamp insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp bracket broken but not insecure

acceleration defective after test carried out

Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported all rubbers broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,799 miles

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Osf tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm inner edge and starting to go bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,457 miles

Battery insecure Battery clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm inner edge and starting to go bald (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in both front track rod inner joints

Pass 24 Mar 2015 67,054 miles

battery slightly insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,165 miles

condition of n/s outer cv gaitor

condition of rear brakes

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Fail 17 Mar 2014 62,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

condition of n/s outer cv gaitor

condition of rear brakes

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,256 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 5 Apr 2012 49,961 miles

advise battery insecure

advise click from steering on full lock

Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise battery insecure

advise click from steering on full lock

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,046 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,046 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear discs corroded/pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,433 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,154 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)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 33,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 26 Feb 2008 26,796 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 XTP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GK05 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

GK05 XTP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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