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GV05 SMU

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,565 mi
Last recorded80,565 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 SMU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 80,565 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,342 miles

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

clutch rubber missing

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 22 Apr 2016 69,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16 91w (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch rubber missing

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 64,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,436 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 56,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 18" wiper blade split but clearing screen. Recommend replacement.

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

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand suspect caliper begining to sieze. Recommend inspection.

Offside 24" wiper blade split but clearing screen. Recommend replacement.

Offside front fog lamp not working. Unit smashed. Recommend replacement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 56,148 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 18" wiper blade split but clearing screen. Recommend replacement.

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

Nearside rear wheel stiff to turn by hand suspect caliper begining to sieze. Recommend inspection.

Offside 24" wiper blade split but clearing screen. Recommend replacement.

Offside front fog lamp not working. Unit smashed. Recommend replacement.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 51,543 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Apr 2012 51,543 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,777 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 41,041 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 41,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 34,701 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)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 25,868 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 25,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SMU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GV05 SMU, 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 GV05 SMU registered?

GV05 SMU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is GV05 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV05 SMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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