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GK55 RZN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,484 mi
Last recorded137,484 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 RZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 137,484 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both front tyres worn close to limit

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low

advise os mirror glass missing

advise rear exhaust mounting poor condition

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 30 Dec 2015 137,389 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both front tyres worn close to limit

advise nsr tyre starting to wear low

advise os mirror glass missing

advise rear exhaust mounting poor condition

advise slight interaction on rear lights

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Fail 22 Dec 2014 128,615 miles

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

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

advise both front and nsr tyres wearing low

advise eml illuminated

advise engine oil low *(topped up)

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise slight play in steering tie rods

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2014 128,615 miles

advise both front and nsr tyres wearing low

advise eml illuminated

advise engine oil low *(topped up)

advise front number plate condition deteriorating

advise slight play in steering tie rods

advise wiper condition deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,188 miles

front brake discs corroded

harsh play in offside and nearside front steering racm arms (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Jan 2014 124,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

harsh play in offside and nearside front steering racm arms (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering rack track rod arms worn

clutch fluid leaking

Fail 3 Jan 2013 113,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both steering rack track rod arms worn

clutch fluid leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2011 98,801 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Dec 2011 98,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,209 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,443 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 48,121 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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GK55 RZN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GK55 RZN, 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 GK55 RZN registered?

GK55 RZN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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