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GY55 KPO

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,510 mi
Last recorded97,510 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KPO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,510 miles

All rear exhaust mounts perished.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear exhaust mounts perished.

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 91,234 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 91,234 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,464 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 83,862 miles

N/S INNER RACK JOINT LITTLE PLAY

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 74,301 miles

N/s steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,087 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 23 Aug 2011 59,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,225 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,225 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear brake discs rusting rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,511 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 40,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 29,876 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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GY55 KPO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GY55 KPO, 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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GY55 KPO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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