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LN55 RGV

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RGV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 101,541 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 24 May 2023 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 25 May 2022 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenes faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rubber cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower steering column pinch bolt loose (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 86,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2021 86,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 67,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 67,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 59,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 59,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,856 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 45,851 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,706 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R seats have child seats fitted not alowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 25 Mar 2014 25,905 miles

Front wipers split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,790 miles

nearside front outer cv boot gaitor leaking grease

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating 205/55R16

Fail 27 Mar 2013 23,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front outer cv boot gaitor leaking grease

nearside rear outer brake pad looks low

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating 205/55R16

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,276 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 21,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear discs corrioded on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,022 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 14,022 miles

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

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

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 RGV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RGV, 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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LN55 RGV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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