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GY05 LKM

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,598 mi
Last recorded73,598 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 LKM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 73,598 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,514 miles

slight wear n/s inner rack joint

Pass 6 Dec 2013 68,888 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 66,241 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,516 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,516 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped

ns steering rack arm play

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,826 miles

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

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

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

both rear discs deteriorating

slight wear in n/s front inner track rod ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,564 miles

damage to front bumper

Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

damage to front bumper

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,595 miles

Advise nearside front inner steering rack joint worn. 2 drivers seat belt twisted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LKM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GY05 LKM, 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 GY05 LKM registered?

GY05 LKM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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