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GY55 KMZ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,224 mi
Last recorded67,224 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,224 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage all round

both rear brake discs corroded

engine light on

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Jan 2018 67,210 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner surface split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

accident damage all round

both rear brake discs corroded

engine light on

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panels damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing damage

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside

Fail 20 Dec 2016 64,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body panels damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wing damage

Play in steering rack inner joints nearside and offside

Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,569 miles

nearside accident damag

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 23 Dec 2015 62,567 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside accident damag

nearside mirror broken

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,867 miles

nearside mirror broken

Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside mirror broken

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,752 miles

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

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

both wiper blades worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside steering rack end worn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,752 miles

both wiper blades worn

nearside mirror cracked

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 53,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 53,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 50,060 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 50,027 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,608 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GY55 KMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY55 KMZ, 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 GY55 KMZ registered?

GY55 KMZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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