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JB05 JUL

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,176 mi
Last recorded69,176 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB05 JUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 69,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

eml light on

n/s/r tyre cracking inner side wall

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,396 miles

engine management light

front tyre wear on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2015 66,396 miles

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

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

engine management light

front tyre wear on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wear on inner edges

o/s/f outter c.v joint leaking grease

o/s/f tyre slight flat spot

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre wear on inner edges

o/s/f outter c.v joint leaking grease

o/s/f tyre slight flat spot

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,929 miles

front discs worn (advise replacement)although not affecting braking efficiency

Fail 1 Dec 2010 46,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn (advise replacement)although not affecting braking efficiency

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,068 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 39,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 28,806 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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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JB05 JUL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JB05 JUL, 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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JB05 JUL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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