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J9 OLS

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 OLS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 99,761 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 98,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 98,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 98,214 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shocker casings corroded

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 97,510 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 96,886 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,162 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 96,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 93,299 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2017 83,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,310 miles

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

slight play in both front steering rack arm inner joints

Pass 7 May 2015 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 65,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 56,374 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 16 May 2014 56,374 miles

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

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

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

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,567 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tie rod has slight play in joint

Fail 26 Apr 2012 39,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf tie rod has slight play in joint

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,454 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre treads low

cracking on all tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyre treads low

cracking on all tyres

Pass 6 May 2010 28,323 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 28,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,358 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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J9 OLS is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J9 OLS, 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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J9 OLS is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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