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GL05 LAE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,704 mi
Last recorded128,704 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LAE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 128,704 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

boot struts gone

idle problems

o/s/f tyre has slight bulges

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2016 128,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

boot struts gone

idle problems

o/s/f tyre has slight bulges

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 122,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 122,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 115,323 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 115,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,912 miles

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

air bag turned off

both rear brakes slighty binding

front discs slighty worn

Fail 17 Jul 2013 103,659 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag turned off

both rear brakes slighty binding

front discs slighty worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 93,835 miles

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

childseat fitted to n/s/r /seatbelt not checked

front brake discs slighty worn and pads low

o/s/r brake slighty binding

Pass 26 Jul 2011 80,647 miles

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

o/s/f track rod has play

Fail 23 Jul 2011 80,565 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f track rod has play

Pass 31 Jul 2010 67,476 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 67,476 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 60,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 44,849 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 LAE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GL05 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

GL05 LAE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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