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LR55 OEZ

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,215 mi
Last recorded100,215 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OEZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 100,215 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 99,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 79,474 miles

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

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

slight oil leaks

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,281 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front and rear headlight levelling system on suspension detatched and clearly not functioning (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 61,289 miles

slight cv grease aroung nearside outer cv gaitor new clip been fitted and secure but old clip still present and not been removed

slight wear / play on both front inner steering arms tie rods

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,624 miles

slight play on both inner track rod's

Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,624 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play on both inner track rod's

Pass 9 Oct 2012 49,650 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,102 miles

front brake disc,s worn

Fail 4 Oct 2011 40,102 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 29,244 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 29,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 18,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,001 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,349 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 OEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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