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GX05 PPU

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 88,786 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,879 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,792 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working but may not be connected

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play quite bad play detected inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,271 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 81,261 miles

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

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

Front both front wipers splitting at ends but clear screen at this time

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,216 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Strong Advise Steering rack inner end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,216 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Strong Advise Steering rack inner end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,320 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f streering inner end play

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,397 miles

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

o/s/f inner track rod has play

Fail 28 Mar 2013 55,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,397 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,580 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,447 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,516 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 27,087 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 19,778 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,778 miles

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 PPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

GX05 PPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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