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GX05 CVU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 92,800 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 92,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 85,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 77,740 miles

Lower enginr torque tale up bar has play.

NSR tyre going bald outer edge.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Top engine mount has play.

Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,740 miles

Lower enginr torque tale up bar has play.

NSR tyre going bald outer edge.

Top engine mount has play.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers

Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

wipers

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre treads low inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 11,733 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 11,733 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 37,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,456 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 29,456 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GX05 CVU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX05 CVU, 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 GX05 CVU registered?

GX05 CVU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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