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AJ55 EBM

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 97,138 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,817 miles

Nearside Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,627 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 86,782 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHT NOISE

O/S/F TRACK-ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 18 Apr 2011 86,782 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING VERY SLIGHT NOISE

O/S/F TRACK-ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 80,068 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 69,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,838 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

3x chips in windscreen not yet excessive

front brake pads appear to be low

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 EBM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

AJ55 EBM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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