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JS05 JON

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,981 mi
Last recorded75,981 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 JON
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,981 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,935 miles

All 4 tyres perished.

Rear pads low

Fail 15 Mar 2018 65,929 miles

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

All 4 tyres perished.

Rear pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,494 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 45,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,013 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,213 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 19,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,938 miles

both front tyres on 3.0 mm, edges

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall (small cut, not down to cords at time of test)

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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JS05 JON is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JS05 JON, 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 JS05 JON registered?

JS05 JON is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is JS05 JON safe to buy?

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