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FL55 LRX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,003 mi
Last recorded93,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 92,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) nearside of rack excessive play (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 91,401 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 88,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2017 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in o/s/f drumstick

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,192 miles

slight play detected in offside front steering area, but no obvious fault found

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play detected in offside front steering area, but no obvious fault found

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,351 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,350 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 72,515 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,515 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 65,417 miles

STRONG ADVISE rear o/s inner brake pad worn near if not at minimum thickness all other pads low / discs ridged and worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,309 miles

Nearside inner steering rack ball joint has minor wear and will soon require attension.

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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FL55 LRX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL55 LRX, 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 FL55 LRX registered?

FL55 LRX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 LRX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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