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GY05 OVL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

174,696 mi
Last recorded174,696 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 OVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 174,696 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 166,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 154,607 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 154,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside rear and nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,732 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 30 May 2017 129,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,814 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,051 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,841 miles

offside front wheel outer rim damage

play offside inner end of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2012 70,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 59,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,418 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 May 2009 42,376 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 31,044 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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GY05 OVL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

GY05 OVL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for GY05 OVL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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