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LT55 LGX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,971 mi
Last recorded144,971 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 LGX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 144,969 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort X2 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 138,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 138,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 104,118 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 102,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,918 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 88,559 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear axel bushs starting to split

Fail 4 Jan 2013 88,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear axel bushs starting to split

Fail 23 Nov 2011 79,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 79,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,937 miles

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

front brake discs slihgt worn

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,381 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,806 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 37,806 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

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 LGX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LGX, 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 LT55 LGX registered?

LT55 LGX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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