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J17 JRU

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 JRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 109,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 106,059 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 106,059 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 91,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,900 miles

Nearside drum stick slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2017 82,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside drum stick slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2016 75,497 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2016 75,497 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play trackrod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,021 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,005 miles

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

rear pads 3mm.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,005 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear pads 3mm.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2013 47,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2012 34,446 miles

both front wiper blades small splits on all outer edges

air bag warning on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,763 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,053 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,983 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 19,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cut on tread area but not to steel or cords

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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J17 JRU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J17 JRU, 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 J17 JRU registered?

J17 JRU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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