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J999 TRB

2005 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,057 mi
Last recorded90,057 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 TRB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 90,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,037 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,037 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 4 discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 74,342 miles

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

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure main bolt insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 65,734 miles

Both rear tyres ON limit.

Corrosion to rear brake pipe.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 46,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 46,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,923 miles

All brake discs worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 37,148 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 37,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,749 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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J999 TRB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J999 TRB, 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 J999 TRB registered?

J999 TRB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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