CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR55 XEM

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,426 mi
Last recorded127,426 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 127,426 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Fail 30 Dec 2016 127,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight wear getting down

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight 3/4 wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,793 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,494 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2015 113,493 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 100,035 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 90,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 77,199 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 77,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front disc pitted and lipped rear disc pitted and lipped

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,024 miles

Advise nearside front:nearside rear & offside rear wheels slightly buckled.

Advise slight play in both front steering arms.

Fail 19 Nov 2010 61,024 miles

Advise nearside front:nearside rear & offside rear wheels slightly buckled.

Advise slight play in both front steering arms.

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,286 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on outter edge

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

Unable to carry out full chassis checks due to manufactures covers

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 29 Dec 2009 48,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on outter edge

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

Unable to carry out full chassis checks due to manufactures covers

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,568 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,568 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR55 XEM is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR55 XEM?

You can check the full history of LR55 XEM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR55 XEM registered?

LR55 XEM is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is LR55 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 XEM shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR55 XEM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR55 XEM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.