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LR55 OFL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,613 miles

exhaust pipe cracked and blowing

front brakes fluctuating on rbt

front tyres getting close to limits

o/s/r tyre on min limit

Fail 26 Mar 2014 101,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

exhaust pipe cracked and blowing

front brakes fluctuating on rbt

front tyres getting close to limits

o/s/r tyre on min limit

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,502 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,442 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 68,018 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 68,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 OFL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

LR55 OFL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LR55 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 OFL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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