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LR55 XFX

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,081 mi
Last recorded57,081 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,175 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 55,175 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 52,605 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Fail 19 Jan 2016 52,605 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner rack joint

Offside Front slight play in inner rack joint

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 47,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 42,264 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 42,264 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 36,263 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 36,263 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,908 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,909 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 26,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both wiper blade ends split

o/s/f tyre tread splitting away from sidewall

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 22,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 12,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 XFX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

LR55 XFX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LR55 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 XFX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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