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EY55 JVJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,250 mi
Last recorded140,250 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 140,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 129,808 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,169 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 110,168 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 87,446 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,789 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,143 miles

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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EY55 JVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY55 JVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY55 JVJ registered?

EY55 JVJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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