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LR55 KJJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 KJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,556 miles

brake discs slightly lipped on edges

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,556 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake discs slightly lipped on edges

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,247 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 89,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 71,588 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,582 miles

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2010 54,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 54,161 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,540 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,641 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 KJJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

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

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