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JJZ 2862

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 2862
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 96,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 96,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 91,094 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 91,092 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure nearside front outer (2.5.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is insecure offside front outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Stop lamp not working nearside rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,390 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 85,388 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 80,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 72,393 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 72,393 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,650 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,808 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 35,441 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,441 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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JJZ 2862 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 JJZ 2862, 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 JJZ 2862 registered?

JJZ 2862 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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