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GV05 KXP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 94,630 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 94,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 84,518 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 84,518 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 82,712 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 82,711 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamp lens covers misted

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear bars/cut on outer sidewall /split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamp unit slightly transposing (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamp lens covers misted

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slightly buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to wear bars/cut on outer sidewall /split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp lamp unit slightly transposing (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 73,585 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,141 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,986 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 44,985 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 38,509 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,777 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,731 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 25,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 19,575 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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GV05 KXP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV05 KXP, 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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GV05 KXP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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