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LJ55 JZH

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,287 mi
Last recorded66,287 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 66,287 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 66,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,591 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 54,591 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,053 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 49,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 43,448 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 37,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,590 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 32,536 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,604 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 12,601 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack round tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 7,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 3,407 miles

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 JZH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ55 JZH registered?

LJ55 JZH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LJ55 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ55 JZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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