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GL55 FFT

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FFT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016
Fail 12 May 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 111,055 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 111,055 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 100,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,135 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,237 miles

Front bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 26 Jan 2012 84,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 9 Feb 2011 71,224 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 71,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disks heavily corroded and surface area de-faced

Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,115 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,291 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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GL55 FFT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GL55 FFT, 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 FFT registered?

GL55 FFT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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