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HS55 GCO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,042 mi
Last recorded167,042 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 GCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 167,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 152,702 miles

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2017 152,691 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 143,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 143,296 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) nearside rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 135,111 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn, pads getting low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 125,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs rusty

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 13 Aug 2014 125,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake discs pitted/corroded and surfaces breaking away

Fail 26 Jul 2013 116,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage o/s screen

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

damage o/s screen

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,682 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,007 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 85,007 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner track rod has a slight play.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,024 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,032 miles

There is oil on the bottom engine cover.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,811 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HS55 GCO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HS55 GCO, 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 HS55 GCO registered?

HS55 GCO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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