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AJ55 PPZ

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,080 mi
Last recorded130,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside handbrake bracket slightly corroded. front wiper blades slightly worn. engine and air bag light intermittent. boot does not open.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 126,955 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,468 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,938 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,685 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front bearings in hub worn.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front bearings in hub worn.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,095 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,402 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 45,032 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 45,032 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 45,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disc wear on limit

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2009 40,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 40,638 miles

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,421 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 PPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ55 PPZ, 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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AJ55 PPZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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