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GL05 LWJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,690 mi
Last recorded100,690 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,510 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,009 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 88,009 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,545 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack arms have slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2016 80,529 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering rack arms have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,483 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 69,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play offside steering rack arm

Pass 18 Mar 2013 51,433 miles

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,804 miles

offside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2011 36,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,483 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,796 miles

Small play in O/S steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,345 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front door mirror glass cracked

n/s front tyre low on outside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,345 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front door mirror glass cracked

n/s front tyre low on outside edge

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 LWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ registered?

GL05 LWJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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