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GY05 WLA

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,498 mi
Last recorded110,498 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 WLA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Jan 2016 110,498 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged o/s n/s (4.1.D.1e)

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2015 105,170 miles

o/s n/s fronr / rear brakes disc slightly worn

o/s n/s steering nrack tie rod slightly play

Fail 8 Jan 2015 105,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s n/s fronr / rear brakes disc slightly worn

o/s n/s steering nrack tie rod slightly play

Pass 21 Dec 2013 104,690 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 104,690 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,686 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner steering arms have slight play at fixings

Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,686 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,873 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,201 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,060 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,595 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 65,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,468 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 WLA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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