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LT55 XDW

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 135,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 135,522 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 135,521 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 117,264 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 102,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 102,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 85,161 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 85,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 70,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Aug 2010 70,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear discs wearing thin

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,424 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,434 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 38,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn to its minimum limits

Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn to its minimum limits

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 XDW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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