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LR55 KME

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,345 mi
Last recorded67,345 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,345 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 65,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cut in tread. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cut in tread. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 65,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cut in tread. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cut in tread. STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 61,129 miles

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, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,516 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Play in steering rack inner joint

n/sf outer cv boot clip loose

Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,938 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,107 miles

both rear dampers slightly corroded casings

nearside inner rack joint slight play

offside rear tyre perishing and cut in tread

oil leak at engine

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,027 miles

offside rear tyre getting low and cracking

rear shock absorber casings corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2015 42,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre getting low and cracking

rear shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,244 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorber casings corroding

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 9 Apr 2014 37,230 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorber casings corroding

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 26,880 miles

nearside inner rack joint has play

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,312 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 13,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 7,313 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 KME is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KME, 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 KME registered?

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

Is LR55 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 KME shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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