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LT55 UUX

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,803 mi
Last recorded111,803 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UUX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 111,803 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 111,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and correded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to offside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

engine mount has slight movement

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and correded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to offside inner rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

engine mount has slight movement

Pass 16 Jan 2015 75,783 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,782 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,425 miles

Offside front, brake pads worn, recommend further inspection/replace.

Slight play/wear in steering rack nearside.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 66,425 miles

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

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

Offside front, brake pads worn, recommend further inspection/replace.

Slight play/wear in steering rack nearside.

Pass 4 Aug 2012 59,328 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 59,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 53,171 miles

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,610 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,414 miles

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 UUX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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