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LJ55 KCN

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,139 mi
Last recorded58,139 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KCN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 58,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,463 miles

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

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,400 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr brake pads appear low, and inner disc surface pitted corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr brake pads appear low, and inner disc surface pitted corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both wiper blades split

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,161 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,268 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,786 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,534 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 KCN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

LJ55 KCN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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