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GX55 LZB

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,761 mi
Last recorded107,761 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 LZB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,761 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

coolant leak from header tank

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,789 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2015 94,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,168 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play near side track rod inner joint(drumstick)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 82,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play near side track rod inner joint(drumstick)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,049 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,407 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 55,407 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 51,542 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges,some wear to front brake pads,slight binding to rear brakes.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 51,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn low on inner edges,some wear to front brake pads,slight binding to rear brakes.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,883 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,550 miles

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped and pads starting to wear

spare tyre flat

strong advice front brake pads wearing low

tyre wear on both fronts inner and outer edges poss tracking out

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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GX55 LZB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GX55 LZB, 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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GX55 LZB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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