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LR55 OCB

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 104,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken N/S/F coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F boot detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R metal brake pipe has excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S/F coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F boot detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding O/S/R brake excessive binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F ball joint boot split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear N/S/R damper casing corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R brake slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F ball joint boot split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre O/S/R tyre has nail in tread ()

Offside Rear O/S/R damper casing corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit, Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs scored corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,339 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017
Pass 8 Jul 2016 84,235 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,235 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,530 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition but pads ok

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,568 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition but pads ok

slight imbalance front and rear brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,442 miles

noise from engine poss around cam belt area ??

Fail 20 Jul 2012 56,442 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

noise from engine poss around cam belt area ??

slight rubbing n.s.r. brake

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,476 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,717 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,717 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 34,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,689 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,689 miles

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

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 OCB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OCB, 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 OCB registered?

LR55 OCB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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