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LR55 XES

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2019 93,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,049 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 87,049 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 63,478 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,478 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,616 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 44,313 miles

both sides steering arm inner joints play

front pads look thin

handbrake lever fault

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,490 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine misfire EML WARNING ON

Pass 5 Nov 2011 33,767 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

offside front tyre outer wall scuffed

slight play in nearside and offside steering inner tie rod joints

space wheel tyre flat

Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,067 miles

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

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

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 19,516 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 XES is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XES, 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 XES registered?

LR55 XES is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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