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GL54 LJZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,009 mi
Last recorded125,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 117,147 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 111,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,658 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 60,285 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 60,285 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,941 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,390 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play detected in the nearside steering rack

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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GL54 LJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GL54 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL54 LJZ registered?

GL54 LJZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2005.

Is GL54 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 LJZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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