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GX05 OLK

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,166 mi
Last recorded125,166 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OLK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

handbrake lever taped up

Fail 1 Nov 2016 125,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted under bonnet obscuring some components

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

handbrake lever taped up

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,477 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 118,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 111,397 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 103,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 89,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside rear & offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 89,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside rear & offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,058 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,505 miles

play in offside rack

tyres getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,330 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,583 miles

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2008 45,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads wearing 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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GX05 OLK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX05 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

GX05 OLK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is GX05 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX05 OLK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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