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EJ05 NXR

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

118,045 mi
Last recorded118,045 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 NXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 118,045 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 111,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle ion places.Unable to inspect fully.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle ion places.Unable to inspect fully.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,754 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 83,754 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 83,751 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Play in O/S steering rack arm joint.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm joint.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,308 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in o/s steering rack extn arm joint

Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,308 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in o/s steering rack extn arm joint

Fail 7 Dec 2008 54,965 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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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EJ05 NXR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 EJ05 NXR, 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 EJ05 NXR registered?

EJ05 NXR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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