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GY05 LKG

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,517 mi
Last recorded167,517 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 167,517 miles

headlights different colours

play in both steering arms

Fail 18 Aug 2015 167,389 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

headlights different colours

play in both steering arms

Pass 21 Aug 2014 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn poor

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Aug 2014 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

horn poor

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 2 Aug 2013 136,729 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

Fail 1 Aug 2013 136,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

o/s/f steering tie rod slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2012 130,994 miles

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

both front steering tie rods slight play

both wiper blades split

Pass 25 Jan 2012 130,994 miles

both front steering tie rods slight play

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,832 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 114,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,795 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,465 miles

offside steering arm

steering wheel cut

Pass 18 Apr 2008 83,003 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5 mm

both rear tyres worn to 3.5 mm

damage to steering wheel

damage to windscreen

service /e.m.l light on

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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GY05 LKG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GY05 LKG, 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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GY05 LKG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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