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GV05 UTZ

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,103 mi
Last recorded136,103 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 UTZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 136,103 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Knocking niose from steering area no excessive movement in any joints.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,096 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front tyres worn on edges.

Knocking niose from steering area no excessive movement in any joints.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 124,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,417 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,922 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 64,442 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,940 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 UTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

GV05 UTZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is GV05 UTZ safe to buy?

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