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GP55 VHN

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,254 mi
Last recorded81,254 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 VHN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,254 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S/F & O/S/F FRONT (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 78,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 78,123 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 65,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes lightly pittede and corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,559 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,206 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,204 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,368 miles

Airbag light on

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

Service light on

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 31,333 miles

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 VHN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VHN, 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 VHN registered?

GP55 VHN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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