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GV05 WHB

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,925 mi
Last recorded87,925 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 WHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

noisy c/v joints

Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,316 miles

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

slight play in osf steering rack inner joint but ok at this time

Fail 19 Feb 2013 60,316 miles

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

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

slight play in osf steering rack inner joint but ok at this time

Pass 16 Feb 2012 46,855 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 46,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 44,880 miles

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

Protective cover fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,122 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 33,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,883 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,794 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 16,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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 WHB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?

GV05 WHB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for GV05 WHB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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