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LR55 KMJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,971 mi
Last recorded60,971 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 60,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 40,738 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 31,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr brake disc corroded

underguard fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nsr brake disc corroded

underguard fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91h (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2016 20,254 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (24" and 18") (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 91h (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low 3mm 205/55/16

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight play in n/s/f steering arm inner rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,517 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low

windscreen worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,894 miles

Front tyres perished and rears cracking

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 13,387 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,670 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,197 miles

Rear disc surfaces pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 8,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KMJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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