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GY54 YJP

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 YJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre and valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 85,674 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre and valve (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing ( at 3mm

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

Offside Rear Brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,177 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front nearside and offside ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 78,177 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bearing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front nearside and offside ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,581 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 70,882 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 70,882 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,259 miles

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

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,462 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,684 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 49,160 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,160 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,572 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,282 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,618 miles

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

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

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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GY54 YJP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY54 YJP, 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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GY54 YJP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2005.

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