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KN55 LZC

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,317 mi
Last recorded157,317 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 157,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 157,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 125,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 106,220 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 106,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 106,207 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill holed damage. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle on brake pipe retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Both front inner tie rods have excessive play.

Central Stop lamp inoperative.

Front wiper blades slightly streaky.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat cannot be slid forwards or backwards.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,877 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside front and offside rear tyre treads getting low

some wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre stop lamp not working

offside front and offside rear tyre treads getting low

some wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn on edge

play in nearside of steering rack

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,540 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

offside rear tyre worn on edge

play in nearside of steering rack

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2014 81,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

play in nearside of steering rack

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,942 miles

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Jul 2013 73,942 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

some wear in steering rack

Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering rack knuckles have slight freeplay when not under load.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 65,068 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F and O/S/F inner steering rack knuckles have slight freeplay when not under load.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,597 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,638 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 48,347 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,357 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 37,357 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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KN55 LZC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KN55 LZC, 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 KN55 LZC registered?

KN55 LZC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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