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LR55 ABU

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

239,039 mi
Last recorded239,039 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ABU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 239,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 239,039 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 129,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 129,618 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 119,504 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 119,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 109,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 109,008 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 98,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,629 miles

slight bulge to n\s frint tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,282 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,880 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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LR55 ABU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LR55 ABU, 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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LR55 ABU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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