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EJ55 SWN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,219 mi
Last recorded79,219 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 SWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,219 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 79,219 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,065 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow to lock (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,023 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,934 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 53,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,755 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,532 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 47,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 40,956 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 40,945 miles

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

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

front wipers split

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,821 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 31,546 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,954 miles

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

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 SWN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EJ55 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

EJ55 SWN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is EJ55 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 SWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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