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LR55 XGD

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,227 mi
Last recorded103,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XGD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 103,227 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 77,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 77,048 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,594 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 69,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 59,678 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,365 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 51,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 43,234 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,771 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2009 34,771 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,662 miles

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2008 25,662 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f 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 XGD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black 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 XGD, 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 XGD registered?

LR55 XGD is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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