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GL05 UNN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,062 mi
Last recorded73,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 73,062 miles

Nearside under-tray section damaged.

Oil leaks around engine.

Rear registration plate faded.

Steering rack operation noisy.

Fail 19 Jun 2019 73,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper section insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag fault lamp on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside under-tray section damaged.

Oil leaks around engine.

Rear registration plate faded.

Steering rack operation noisy.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,738 miles

Offside front tyre getting low on tread and worn on inner and outer edges

Slight play at offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,889 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,584 miles

Front registration plate starting to de-laminate

Front wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Heavy oil residue around underside of engine

Play detected at offside and nearside front inner steering rack track rods

Slight buckle at offside and nearside rear wheel rims

Slight damage to nearside front outer wheel rim

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,336 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,324 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,704 miles

2 x rear tyres have small splits in the side walls , strongly reccomend changing

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 35,704 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2 x rear tyres have small splits in the side walls , strongly reccomend changing

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,006 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 28,415 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf wheel rim bent

Pass 8 Apr 2010 28,415 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf wheel rim bent

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,532 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 17,695 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 UNN 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 UNN, 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 UNN registered?

GL05 UNN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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