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GL54 TGZ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,758 mi
Last recorded95,758 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 TGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

engine light on

n/s/r tyre starting to get low

o/s/r inner weel rim bent

Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Rear n/s/r starting to look low

engine light on

o/s/r inner weel rim bent

Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,805 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 87,805 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,984 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,762 miles

Fuel cap cosmetic cover missing

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 69,762 miles

Fuel cap cosmetic cover missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 57,271 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 45,800 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,946 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 37,945 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL54 TGZ, 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 GL54 TGZ registered?

GL54 TGZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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