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GY05 MGE

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,640 mi
Last recorded68,640 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,640 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn

o/side front door mirror damage

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2011 68,640 miles

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

o/side and n/side front brake disc worn

o/side front door mirror damage

slight play in o/side and n/side of steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,966 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 59,966 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 45,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

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 MGE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

GY05 MGE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 MGE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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