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LJ55 JZP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,939 mi
Last recorded40,939 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 JZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 40,939 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 40,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 31,469 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,445 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded.

Engine & service warning lights are on.

Nearside Front steering drumstick has slight play.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 26,422 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 26,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,251 miles

Due to boxes on rear seat the rear seatbelts couldn't be tested

Fail 2 Oct 2014 26,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Due to boxes on rear seat the rear seatbelts couldn't be tested

N/S/R Tyre has multiple cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,758 miles

both rear tyres are perrished

e m l light on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 25,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 25,545 miles

Offside front disc has small chunk missing from inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2010 24,575 miles

wiper blades split and will need replacing soon

Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,209 miles

play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2008 20,640 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 JZP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LJ55 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

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

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