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GN05 PUX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,236 mi
Last recorded99,236 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 PUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 99,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,236 miles

Front Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance x2 light out put poor (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 97,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 94,317 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 82,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,466 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 69,916 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

unable to fully inspect rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,625 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,059 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,059 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 48,456 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 26,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 25,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (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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GN05 PUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GN05 PUX, 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 GN05 PUX registered?

GN05 PUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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