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LR55 OEF

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,285 mi
Last recorded48,285 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OEF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 48,285 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play poss rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 May 2018

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

offside front tyre wearingon edge

play in neaside steering arm

Fail 1 May 2018

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut on side wall

offside front tyre wearingon edge

play in neaside steering arm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 41,894 miles

play in nearside steering arm

Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,888 miles

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

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,186 miles

play in both front steering arms

Fail 12 Feb 2016 34,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

play in both front steering arms

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,038 miles

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,941 miles

play in both front steering arms

Pass 6 Aug 2013 30,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,008 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,316 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 25,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,414 miles

Slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,107 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 OEF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OEF, 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 OEF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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