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GL54 YVV

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,158 mi
Last recorded114,158 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 YVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 114,158 miles

front pads low

hand brake high travel

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 4 May 2016 109,977 miles

both n/plates cracked

n/s n/plate unit hanging loose

play starting in both inner track rod joints

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,392 miles

front n/plate cracked

strong advice n/s/r tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

strong advice o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 81,964 miles

both n/plates cracked

play starting in both front inner track rod joints

rear brake discs wearing and rusty

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,303 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 50,750 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 39,277 miles

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

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

airbag light on dash

rear discs pitted

slight play in n/s co axle

slight play in o/s co axle

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,936 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 YVV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV registered?

GL54 YVV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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