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GX05 OUV

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,340 mi
Last recorded80,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 OUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,340 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,340 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 76,274 miles

all 4 wheel rims badly damaged on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 76,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured ripped open due to accident damage (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all 4 wheel rims badly damaged on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,480 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 58,580 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 58,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 52,785 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,912 miles

air con condensor is insecure

Fail 14 Jul 2010 39,814 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)

air con condensor is insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,486 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cuts to nearside front tyre in tread not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

nearside wiper detiorating

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,482 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

nearside wiper detiorating

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 OUV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OUV, 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 OUV registered?

GX05 OUV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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