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J66 JOA

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 JOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 90,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 90,168 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and out of shape on inner. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,677 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 87,898 miles

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

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 4 Aug 2014 80,606 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 80,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,937 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 53,935 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 41,751 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,059 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)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 20,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,138 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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J66 JOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J66 JOA, 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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J66 JOA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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