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LR55 OBJ

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,787 mi
Last recorded145,787 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 139,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,458 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 136,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 133,421 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 132,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 132,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,372 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads worn 2 to 3 mm approx (3.5.1i)

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

both wipers slightly split may need attention soon

Fail 16 Nov 2017 127,283 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads worn 2 to 3 mm approx (3.5.1i)

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

both wipers slightly split may need attention soon

Pass 3 Dec 2016 121,790 miles

front brake disks and pads worn

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,141 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 112,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,803 miles

EML light on

Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,798 miles

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

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

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

EML light on

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,852 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,852 miles

Nearside 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 Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,010 miles

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

rear brake disc slightly rusty condition

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,671 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly pitted and rusty condition

Fail 9 Dec 2010 66,667 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly pitted and rusty condition

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,925 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 OBJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

LR55 OBJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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