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AJ55 EBL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

54,118 mi
Last recorded54,118 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 54,118 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 54,116 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open tailgate from outside

Pass 9 Nov 2017 50,346 miles

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Fail 9 Nov 2017 50,346 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,059 miles

steering rack inner joints has play

Fail 16 Nov 2015 44,059 miles

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

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

steering rack inner joints has play

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,679 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,281 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 35,762 miles

Slight movement in steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2011 35,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake pads getting low.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Slight movement in steering rack.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 21,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front tyre 3mm.

off side front tyre 3mm.

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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AJ55 EBL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AJ55 EBL, 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 AJ55 EBL registered?

AJ55 EBL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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