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GP54 CHC

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 CHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 111,457 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)

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,849 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)

all road wheels buckled

battery poorly secured

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,849 miles

all road wheels buckled

battery poorly secured

front brake discs & pads worn

rear brake discs worn

wipers poor

Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,806 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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s washer jet

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 79,570 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball joint

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,562 miles

front discs lipped

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in n/s/f steering arm

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

Fail 26 Jan 2011 71,562 miles

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

front discs lipped

o/s/r brake binding slightly

play in n/s/f steering arm

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

Pass 6 Feb 2010 63,812 miles

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)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,397 miles

Advise slight movement in o/s end of steering rack.

Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,397 miles

Advise slight movement in o/s end of steering rack.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,961 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,346 miles

Advise slight free play in o/s end of steering rack.

Advise some corrosion on rear brake disc surfaces.

Fail 5 Feb 2008 44,285 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GP54 CHC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GP54 CHC, 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 GP54 CHC registered?

GP54 CHC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is GP54 CHC safe to buy?

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