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GL05 DDX

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,076 mi
Last recorded51,076 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DDX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,076 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,355 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 46,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,612 miles

both front inner rack knuckles slight play

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracking also tread very low 2mm

n/s/f tyre tread low between 3mm/2mm

o/s/f tyre tread low 3mm

rear brake pads very low

Fail 3 Apr 2012 33,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner rack knuckles slight play

both rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracking also tread very low 2mm

n/s/f tyre tread low between 3mm/2mm

o/s/f tyre tread low 3mm

rear brake pads very low

Pass 16 Mar 2011 28,483 miles

both rear tyres tread getting low between 2 and 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,929 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,551 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 9,293 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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GL05 DDX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 DDX, 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 GL05 DDX registered?

GL05 DDX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is GL05 DDX safe to buy?

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