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GX55 LPF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,123 mi
Last recorded90,123 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 90,123 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 87,258 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 87,258 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,694 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 75,186 miles

o/s/f front steering tie rod end slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2017 75,077 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f front steering tie rod end slight play

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,750 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 64,676 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,674 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 (3.5.1i)

steerin rack n/s/f slight play

Fail 1 Mar 2014 58,669 miles

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

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

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 (3.5.1i)

steerin rack n/s/f slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,816 miles

nearside steering knuckle worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,816 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside steering knuckle worn

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,266 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,631 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,742 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 LPF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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