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JR05 GEE

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,676 mi
Last recorded77,676 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR05 GEE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

underpans and covers fitted in engine bay

Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

underpans and covers fitted in engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre splitting on outer edge

offside rear tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,444 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2013 64,373 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2012 59,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MANAGMENT LIGHT FLASHING

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,296 miles

all discs rusted

Fail 4 Aug 2011 54,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

all discs rusted

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 36,795 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JR05 GEE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JR05 GEE, 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 JR05 GEE registered?

JR05 GEE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is JR05 GEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR05 GEE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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