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GL54 VRD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,944 mi
Last recorded115,944 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VRD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,944 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure CLAMP BOLT ONTO HUB SHEARED OFF - SUPPORT BRACKET FOF BRAKE HOSE NOT ATTACTCHED -ABS WIRING LOOSE (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure needs new clip (2.2.D.2d)

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint LINK ROD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 109,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,770 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 106,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 106,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shockers rusting.

Oil leak from engine.

Signs of fuel leak from around the tank area.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,195 miles

n/s/f ball joint dust cover slight wear & o/s/f headlamp faded slightly.

Fail 10 Dec 2012

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 95,364 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 95,364 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 95,358 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,949 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 86,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,829 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 42,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 40,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 40,024 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,572 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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GL54 VRD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRD, 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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GL54 VRD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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