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LT55 XFL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XFL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 121,330 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,668 miles

(engine cover cover obscuring underside some components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit worn on the edge, strong advice

Fail 17 Sep 2015 107,668 miles

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

(engine cover cover obscuring underside some components

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit worn on the edge, strong advice

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 83,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side outer sill damaged rear

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 83,319 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,949 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,136 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside front discs lipped

Fail 10 Sep 2009 40,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

nearside & offside front discs lipped

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,090 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 30,090 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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 XFL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

LT55 XFL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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