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GK55 TZZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,079 mi
Last recorded69,079 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 TZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2022 69,079 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,074 miles

Headlamps deteriorated glass/covers nearside and offside

Offside Front Outer door handle deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2020 68,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamps deteriorated glass/covers nearside and offside

Offside Front Outer door handle deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,448 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 66,066 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,675 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,539 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 46,702 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,721 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,188 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,876 miles

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

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)

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 TZZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK55 TZZ, 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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GK55 TZZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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