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GV55 SXU

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,457 mi
Last recorded111,457 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 SXU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 111,457 miles

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

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

Gearbox diff/driveshaft bearings noisy

Gearbox leaking oil

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside front ABS wheel speed sensor insecure.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 111,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Gearbox diff/driveshaft bearings noisy

Gearbox leaking oil

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

Nearside front ABS wheel speed sensor insecure.

Slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,918 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover poor

Fail 22 Nov 2016 98,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover poor

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,202 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 23 Nov 2015 87,202 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 19 Nov 2014 74,204 miles

front and rear brake disc,s worn

Fail 19 Nov 2014 74,204 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front and rear brake disc,s worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

All brake discs worn.

BOTH track rod arm ball have slight play on inner ball joint

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

All brake discs worn.

BOTH track rod arm ball have slight play on inner ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2012 41,357 miles

Off side front tyre low inner edge and on 3mm 195/65/15

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,709 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,431 miles

front brake pads becoming low

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 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

GV55 SXU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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