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GV55 FSU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 FSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,387 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside front inner track rod slight play

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside front inner track rod slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2014 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust rubber mounts perrished.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 73,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 67,218 miles

both front tyres close to limit

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear brake discs have a wear lip

signs of an oil leak but underguard in the way needs further investigation

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,841 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Jul 2010 38,173 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,173 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs worn

nearside front inner wheel rim slight distortion

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and close to limits

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall badly perished but no chords exposed

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and close to limits

offside rear tyre worn low and is perished

slight play in nearside steering rack

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,357 miles

both rear wheels have a brake bind on limit

front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f shock absorber top mount partially sized

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished and has a possible puncture

rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,905 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 14,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 FSU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GV55 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

GV55 FSU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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