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LT55 ELV

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,832 mi
Last recorded148,832 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ELV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs wearing thin

centre upper brake light not working

o/s front and rear wheels slightly distorted on inner beads

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated but has no excessive movement

signs of oil leak around engine area

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

Fail 11 Sep 2014 148,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs wearing thin

centre upper brake light not working

o/s front and rear wheels slightly distorted on inner beads

o/s front suspension arm rear bush slightly deteriorated but has no excessive movement

signs of oil leak around engine area

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip provision

Pass 23 Sep 2013 136,698 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 136,695 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

high level brake light

Pass 14 Jan 2013 136,030 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 136,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,771 miles

Inner Rear 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)

slight play in n.s.f rackarm

Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,771 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Inner Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n.s.f rackarm

Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,696 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,717 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 18,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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LT55 ELV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LT55 ELV, 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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LT55 ELV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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