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GP05 NME

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 NME
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,264 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 146,264 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 132,852 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 132,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,305 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 124,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 113,967 miles

Centre Rear high level brake lamp inop

Front both shockers corroded

Rear both shocks corroding

Rear wheel bearings can now be checked due to brake binding on both sides have be repaired but there is slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

engine covers fitted restricting visual inspection

Fail 1 Dec 2015 113,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

Centre Rear high level brake lamp inop

Front both shockers corroded

Offside Front window secured by tape

Rear both shocks corroding

Rear unable to check wheel bearings due to brake binding

engine covers fitted restricting visual inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2014 108,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 103,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 103,026 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 93,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 84,956 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,447 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,447 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,209 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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GP05 NME is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP05 NME, 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 GP05 NME registered?

GP05 NME is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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