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GX55 LHM

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,901 mi
Last recorded101,901 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LHM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Aug 2015 101,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 87,904 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,204 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 58,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,623 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2010 50,819 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,636 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,114 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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GX55 LHM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 LHM, 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 GX55 LHM registered?

GX55 LHM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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