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GP55 JMO

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 84,849 miles

Knock in both front strut top mounts when vehicle lifted and wheels turned lock to lock

Play in inner steering arms

Fail 17 Oct 2015 84,849 miles

Knock in both front strut top mounts when vehicle lifted and wheels turned lock to lock

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in inner steering arms

Pass 11 Oct 2014 76,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 76,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,347 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 61,422 miles

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

SRS Warning lamp on

Slight movment can be felt in steering rack with vehicle raised

Fail 20 Oct 2012 61,422 miles

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

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

SRS Warning lamp on

Slight movment can be felt in steering rack with vehicle raised

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,567 miles

Air bag light on

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 53,576 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Air bag light on

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,352 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 45,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,031 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 38,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,995 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)

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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GP55 JMO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GP55 JMO, 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 GP55 JMO registered?

GP55 JMO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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