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LJ55 JYF

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,769 mi
Last recorded42,769 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 42,769 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 42,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,590 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 39,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,817 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,533 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,805 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,947 miles

front and rear brake pads look to be wearing thin although hard to see clearly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 18,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,244 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LJ55 JYF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ55 JYF, 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 LJ55 JYF registered?

LJ55 JYF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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