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LR55 ACY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,640 mi
Last recorded127,640 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ACY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,640 miles

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

Nearside Front very slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 120,915 miles

Front slight play in both bottom ball joints

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Inner slight rim damage

Fail 11 Aug 2017 120,915 miles

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

Front slight play in both bottom ball joints

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Front Inner slight rim damage

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 114,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,457 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 106,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 97,577 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 89,342 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,342 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,058 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges worn to 2mm 205/50/17

Fail 3 Aug 2012 81,058 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges worn to 2mm 205/50/17

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,929 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,929 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LR55 ACY, 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 ACY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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