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LJ55 JYW

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,214 mi
Last recorded84,214 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,470 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,299 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 54,306 miles

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

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

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

slight binding nearside rear brakes

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,834 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 45,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009
Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,933 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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 JYW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

LJ55 JYW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 JYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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