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LT55 XFY

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,111 miles

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

Nearside slight wear n/s stearing arm inner joint.

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 97,111 miles

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

Nearside slight wear n/s stearing arm inner joint.

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,611 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,637 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped and worn

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 70,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs lipped and worn

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 6 Oct 2012 58,539 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 58,539 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,228 miles

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

offside front tyre low on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,228 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,402 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,402 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,574 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 XFY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red 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 XFY, 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 XFY registered?

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

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