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LN55 RFE

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,642 mi
Last recorded67,642 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RFE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,642 miles

Brake fluid change due?

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner not fully secured

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,779 miles

Brake fluid change due?

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

Nearside No plate lamp works intermittently

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 65,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,815 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not working

Fail 7 Nov 2017 63,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view damage in all testable areas (8.3.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear small brake imbalance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen damaged,both inside and outside swept area.

Fail 14 Oct 2016 61,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear small brake imbalance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

windscreen damaged,both inside and outside swept area.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,927 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a puncher

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Fail 27 Oct 2015 55,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Slight bind

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a puncher

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

Pass 24 Oct 2014 46,606 miles

Service Light ON

Fail 24 Oct 2014 46,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service Light ON

Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 41,298 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,120 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 24 Sep 2010 33,811 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,811 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,361 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 28,361 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 22,444 miles

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

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

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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LN55 RFE is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LN55 RFE, 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 LN55 RFE registered?

LN55 RFE is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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