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GK55 UBO

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 120,669 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 114,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated

steering column lock deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 109,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low

inner rack joints play

Fail 2 Nov 2015 109,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 103,393 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre stop not working

dent nearside rear wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Jun 2013 97,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

front brake pads low

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,620 miles

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Fail 31 May 2012 84,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 19 May 2011 68,934 miles

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside steering arm joint worn(advise replacement)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 May 2010 53,885 miles

rear brake discs worn

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

Fail 21 May 2010 53,885 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 May 2009 37,574 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,858 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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 UBO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBO, 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 UBO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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