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GP54 PCV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,920 mi
Last recorded124,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 124,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,375 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,372 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,460 miles

On roadtest one of the rear bearings was noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2014 107,840 miles

for advisory itams see test number 338061484029

Fail 22 Mar 2014 107,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Steering lock fails to engage intermittently

front brake pads on limit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,177 miles

chips to windscreen

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chips to windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2012 93,696 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 85,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,332 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,332 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,715 miles

front tyres 3mm

n/s/f plastic inner wing damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2008 67,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 3mm

n/s/f plastic inner wing damaged

rear brake pads & discs wearing low

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 PCV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

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