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LR55 XFN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2019 123,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

no emmisions found due to engine light on

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2018 117,760 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,041 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroding (3.5.1i)

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 1 Oct 2016 99,758 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2016 99,758 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,036 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational arrow. (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,160 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 81,130 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,266 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 48,204 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 48,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 36,906 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,877 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Oct 2008 25,877 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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 XFN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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