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LR55 JXC

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 97,579 miles

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

Offside Wiper split

Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,487 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp condensation

Offside Wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2016 78,256 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 74,327 miles

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

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

Service light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,453 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 71,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,829 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 52,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 3 Oct 2009 34,610 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reversing lights inop

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 3 Oct 2009 34,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Reversing lights inop

Slight play in o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 25,430 miles

N/S/R tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 25,386 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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

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 JXC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JXC, 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 LR55 JXC registered?

LR55 JXC is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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