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GV55 EYK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 EYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,611 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 76,610 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excess play in joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2017 74,618 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,496 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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 1 May 2015 65,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 59,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front wipers deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2014 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2013 55,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 43,340 miles

FREE PLAY DETECTED AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEELS ON TURN PLATES

Fail 28 May 2012 43,340 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)

FREE PLAY DETECTED AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ROAD WHEEELS ON TURN PLATES

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,199 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 25,695 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 21,555 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 21,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 EYK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 GV55 EYK, 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 EYK registered?

GV55 EYK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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