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GV55 WVL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,871 mi
Last recorded71,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 WVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 71,871 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 66,665 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 63,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 59,567 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,465 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 56,465 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,909 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 36,040 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jan 2010 30,278 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,171 miles

Surface rust on all brake discs

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 WVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

GV55 WVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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