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GX05 TYT

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,103 mi
Last recorded138,103 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 138,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 125,662 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 109,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,056 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 93,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 72,720 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 72,720 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,680 miles

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

slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 24 Nov 2009 58,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,180 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 38,180 miles

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 TYT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

GX05 TYT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GX05 TYT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX05 TYT have outstanding finance?

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