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GV05 SYA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 SYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,009 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted throughout

Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,987 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted throughout

Pass 5 Jun 2018 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 52,522 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread slightly perished

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,338 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 47,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

Offside Front tyre on limit

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,727 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 36,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,222 miles

Engine malfunction light showing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front outer CV boot weeping grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 32,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front outer CV boot weeping grease

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,634 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 17,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall worn .

Pass 15 May 2008 14,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 SYA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GV05 SYA, 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 SYA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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