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GL05 TKD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,502 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,502 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,837 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,434 miles

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

Nearside steering rack has slight play

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

Pass 27 May 2014 86,328 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 82,953 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 82,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 24 May 2012 77,208 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2011 72,369 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 72,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 64,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 52,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 52,524 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,677 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 TKD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TKD, 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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GL05 TKD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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