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GN55 TXX

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 TXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 95,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,875 miles

Front neither front windows open or close

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 89,875 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn with major crumbling/both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front neither front windows open or close

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion (3.5.1i)

Front none of the front windows open or close

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low very low tread (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 84,726 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs are corroded and crumbling (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion (3.5.1i)

Front none of the front windows open or close

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low very low tread (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has low tread (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 76,584 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,668 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak of grease

Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,668 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has slight leak of grease

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,910 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 64,785 miles

Nearside 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 13 Mar 2014 52,027 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,400 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

eml is on

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,552 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 29,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,817 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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GN55 TXX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GN55 TXX, 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 GN55 TXX registered?

GN55 TXX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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