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AJ55 EHO

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EHO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,200 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner track joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 85,011 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 74,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,652 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 66,652 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front wiper blades split

rear brakes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blades split

rear brakes worn

Fail 22 Apr 2010 49,616 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2010 49,616 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,285 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,558 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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AJ55 EHO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EHO, 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 EHO registered?

AJ55 EHO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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