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GN54 TFY

2005 Renault Megan

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,898 mi
Last recorded52,898 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megan56,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 TFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 52,898 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Fail 15 Feb 2014 52,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle and rear exhaust rubber mounts perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,301 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 44,285 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

front windscreen has tiny stone chips

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,775 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,895 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,452 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 9,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,759 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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GN54 TFY is a 2005 Renault Megan in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,284 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN54 TFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN54 TFY registered?

GN54 TFY is a 2005 Renault Megan, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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