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GK55 UEO

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,743 mi
Last recorded85,743 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 UEO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,743 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,044 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 28 May 2015 74,044 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes slight bind

Fail 2 Jun 2014 63,837 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,912 miles

Nearside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 47,931 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine noise

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

engine noise

nearside rear brake slightly binding

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,189 miles

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)

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,037 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front steering arm inner joint

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 UEO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

GK55 UEO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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