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GP55 JPX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 74,297 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear in brake discs.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 69,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wear in brake discs.

Fail 4 Dec 2013 63,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 56,307 miles

some wear in steering rack.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,218 miles

middle exhaust silencer baffle loose/rattling

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

middle exhaust silencer baffle loose/rattling

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,550 miles

brake discs thinning

more movement than normal in steering rack end shafts n/s and o/s/front

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,323 miles

front brake discs worn

slight play in offside steering rack

unable to see steering rack mounting area and bulkhead due to undershield

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 JPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPX, 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 JPX registered?

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

Is GP55 JPX safe to buy?

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