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GV55 XRH

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,108 mi
Last recorded64,108 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 XRH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 64,108 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 64,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,001 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 64,001 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 63,863 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 63,846 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 63,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,236 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,656 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,090 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 61,351 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 61,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,295 miles

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

off side front mirror slightly damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2013 56,199 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,210 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)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,201 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 17 Nov 2010 47,820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,942 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

damage to n/s/r

Fail 20 Oct 2009 40,942 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

damage to n/s/r

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,678 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

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 XRH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH registered?

GV55 XRH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GV55 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV55 XRH shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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