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LT55 XFC

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XFC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 76,703 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 75,815 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 65,765 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,744 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

steering rack inner joints slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,299 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 59,293 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads starting to get low

general wear on discs

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

slight play in steering

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 58,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads starting to get low

bodywork damage to bonnet

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear and surface rust on discs

o/s/r tyre low on tread

plastic cover fitted over parts of susp.

surface rust on parts of susp.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,921 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,921 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on tread

o/s/f wiper blade wearing

o/s/r tyre low on tread

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pads starting to get low

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,284 miles

all brake pads starting to get low

o/s/r tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,910 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,282 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,741 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 XFC is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

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