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GP55 JPY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 77,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,186 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

windscreen has a sticker , not on driver's view

Fail 7 Sep 2017 74,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

windscreen has a sticker , not on driver's view

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,551 miles

windscreen (top )tinted.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,479 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 56,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine light on

service light on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 56,434 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine light on

service light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,616 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,606 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,300 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack has play

n/s/f wheel rim distorted.

Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack has play

n/s/f wheel rim distorted.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,066 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 28,059 miles

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

coolant level low , signs of posable water pump leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,059 miles

coolant level low , signs of posable water pump leak

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 JPY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY registered?

GP55 JPY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is GP55 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 JPY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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