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AJ55 PWE

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

199,935 mi
Last recorded199,935 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PWE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 199,935 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 199,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 195,800 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 195,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 190,186 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 179,177 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 179,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 130,121 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 120,360 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 114,360 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 108,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,362 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,500 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 89,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,503 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 69,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 PWE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PWE, 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 PWE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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