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EJ55 JRZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,137 mi
Last recorded143,137 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 JRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 143,137 miles

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

high level stop lamp not working.

stone damage screen

Fail 12 Sep 2014 143,137 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated.

high level stop lamp not working.

stone damage screen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,559 miles

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

srs mil on

Fail 3 Sep 2012 111,559 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

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

srs mil on

Pass 24 May 2011 101,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,604 miles

o/s/f fog lamp broken.

Fail 5 Mar 2009 96,604 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f fog lamp broken.

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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EJ55 JRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ55 JRZ, 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 EJ55 JRZ registered?

EJ55 JRZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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