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GP54 PCF

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 PCF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,089 miles

Front Tyres Minor Cuts And Injuries

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Only Just Met The Requirements For Clearing Effectively

Offside Front Outer Bumper Insecure

Offside Front upper door hinge for repair to body

Offside Rear Outer Brake Pad Wearing Low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perishing and cracking with minor injuries

Fail 21 Mar 2016 142,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Tyres Minor Cuts And Injuries

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Only Just Met The Requirements For Clearing Effectively

Offside Front Outer Bumper Insecure

Offside Rear Outer Brake Pad Wearing Low

Rear tyres perishing and cracking with minor injuries

Pass 2 Feb 2015 134,006 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 134,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 131,676 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 126,597 miles

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

air bag light

Pass 28 Jan 2013 126,597 miles

air bag light

Pass 30 Jan 2012 112,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,895 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,433 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2010 82,911 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 68,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.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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GP54 PCF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PCF, 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 PCF registered?

GP54 PCF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is GP54 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 PCF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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