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GN55 YYR

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 YYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 90,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 78,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 58,478 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,380 miles

Offside 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 29 Mar 2017 54,643 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 54,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 54,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 52,859 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,120 miles

Driver's wiper blade has started to split

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

Slight play detected in the offside of the steering rack

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,019 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 41,014 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,425 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,092 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YYR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

GN55 YYR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is GN55 YYR safe to buy?

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