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AJ55 TVD

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,510 mi
Last recorded123,510 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 123,510 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 123,333 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,546 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,253 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,964 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 100,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 89,697 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 78,090 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 78,909 miles

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

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,664 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,633 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 50,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,245 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 TVD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

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

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The MOT history for AJ55 TVD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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