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JA54 SAZ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,307 mi
Last recorded141,307 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA54 SAZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2014 141,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level on minimum

Pass 2 Jun 2014 141,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level on minimum

Fail 31 May 2014 141,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 29 May 2013 133,435 miles

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

Oil leak

engine man light on

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 30 May 2012 123,535 miles

airbag light on

nearside front steering rack end has slight play

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 31 May 2011 112,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,879 miles

under tray damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2010 94,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

under tray damaged

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s Rear Body Panel has a Projection Caused By Damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Slight play In Steering Rack (O/s)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,688 miles

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

N/s Rear Body Panel has a Projection Caused By Damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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Slight play In Steering Rack (O/s)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,898 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 55,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JA54 SAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JA54 SAZ, 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 JA54 SAZ registered?

JA54 SAZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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