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LT55 XDA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

182,635 mi
Last recorded182,635 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 182,635 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust blow

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2018 182,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust blow

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 171,449 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 171,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (2.1.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,009 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Ball joint / Track Rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Suspension Arm... (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Ball joint/Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 17 w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Suspension Arm... (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 93,674 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 93,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 86,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 80,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,037 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,767 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,900 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 45,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XDA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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