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GY05 MHV

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,693 mi
Last recorded86,693 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MHV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,693 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust rubber hanger deteriorated/cracking

Fail 8 Jul 2019 86,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front minor brake bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position light interacting with direction indicator

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 79,894 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear position light interacting with direction indicator

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,454 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,033 miles

condition of nearside front steering arm (slight play from inner ball joint) .

condition of nearside front top mount (bearing) .

engine covers fitted .

Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,033 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

condition of nearside front steering arm (slight play from inner ball joint) .

condition of nearside front top mount (bearing) .

engine covers fitted .

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 50,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,535 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,145 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 14,281 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 10,739 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,739 miles

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

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

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 MHV 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 GY05 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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