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GP05 UHB

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,409 mi
Last recorded110,409 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 110,409 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 107,474 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 107,455 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail mounting/bearing assembly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 98,708 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 98,689 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Steering system excessively rough mounting/bearing ? (2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,898 miles

slight play in rack o/s.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 90,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,396 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy crack around nearside front inner tyre wall

official stickers in swept areas of windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and offside front brake discs pitted/corroded

offside wiper split

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

split in offside front tyre [edge of tread]

Fail 27 Nov 2013 73,518 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and offside front brake discs pitted/corroded

offside wiper split

slight drag on nearside rear wheel

split in offside front tyre [edge of tread]

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,602 miles

Front brake discs very worn and corroded

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

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Strong advise: nearside front tyre bald outer nearly to cords

Strong advise: nearside front wheel very buckled

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,602 miles

Front brake discs very worn and corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Strong advise: nearside front tyre bald outer nearly to cords

Strong advise: nearside front wheel very buckled

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 29 May 2010 48,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Fail 29 May 2010 48,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o.s steering rack arm

Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 37,260 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,015 miles

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

slight play off side front steering

Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play off side front steering

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 UHB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UHB, 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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GP05 UHB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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