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GV55 EHM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,406 mi
Last recorded149,406 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,406 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear wheel bearing slight wear

Fail 2 Aug 2017 149,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside rear wheel bearing slight wear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 146,617 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 11,377 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play nearside inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,555 miles

near side mirror cracked

Fail 13 Jul 2015 141,555 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 128,826 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 128,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 117,212 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2012 106,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering

Fail 16 Jul 2012 106,084 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,950 miles

both steering arms have play in inner end

n/s/r tyre cracking

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 13 Jul 2011 94,950 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both steering arms have play in inner end

n/s/r tyre cracking

some test items hidden by covers

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,469 miles

play in steering rack arm offside inner joint

Fail 15 Jul 2010 83,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

play in steering rack arm offside inner joint

Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,786 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 74,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,729 miles

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)

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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GV55 EHM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GV55 EHM, 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 GV55 EHM registered?

GV55 EHM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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