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GY05 WLD

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,339 mi
Last recorded91,339 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f strut top bearing & spring noisy during lock to lock test

Fail 9 Mar 2015 91,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 80,689 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres down to 2.5mm

nail in nearside rear tyre ( repairable )

Fail 27 Mar 2014 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both nearside and offside front tyres down to 2.5mm

nail in nearside rear tyre ( repairable )

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,823 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Front pads a little low

Fail 14 Mar 2013 67,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs have a wear lip

Front pads a little low

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,232 miles

Front discs have a wear lip

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 20 Mar 2012 57,231 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front discs have a wear lip

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 48,059 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 38,874 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 38,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,446 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,139 miles

Rear tyres - treads low

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 WLD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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