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GL55 DCE

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,606 mi
Last recorded39,606 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 37,969 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 37,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 37,339 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 37,339 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end modification unsafe locking nut loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 36,589 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 36,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s tie rod play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 35,843 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,884 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,383 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,468 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 24,291 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,057 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 21,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 19,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 18,120 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 17,043 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 12,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,980 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 8,980 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GL55 DCE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL55 DCE, 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 GL55 DCE registered?

GL55 DCE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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