CarVerify

Free Car Check

GL55 DCV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 DCV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 79,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2013 79,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 59,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 48,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 39,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2009 39,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,661 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 28,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GL55 DCV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCV, 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

How do I check the history of GL55 DCV?

You can check the full history of GL55 DCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GL55 DCV registered?

GL55 DCV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is GL55 DCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL55 DCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GL55 DCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GL55 DCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.