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LT55 ZBN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 ZBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output and offside (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc scored on inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excess ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has perished/scrubbed sidewall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Oct 2017 131,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output and offside (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc scored on inside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) close to excess ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has perished/scrubbed sidewall

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,848 miles

Steering lock not in gauging

Fail 13 Oct 2016 124,848 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering lock not in gauging

Fail 4 Oct 2016 124,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,879 miles

Headlamp leveling device is damaged.

High level stop lamp faulty.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp hieght control on nearside front suspension is broken.

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,095 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 Inner 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

Headlamp hieght control on nearside front suspension is broken.

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,589 miles

slight play in rack

stone chips in zone a and b

Fail 12 Apr 2013 95,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in rack

stone chips in zone a and b

Pass 18 Apr 2012 83,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

high level brake light innop

rear exhaust rubber broken

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 16 Apr 2012 83,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs lipped

high level brake light innop

rear exhaust rubber broken

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,073 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pads worn to limit* rear brake discs worn to limit* various windscreen chips* cluster of chips in zone a judged to be just acceptable at time of test*

shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* wiper clearance poor* front brake discs worn* engine noisey* tyres worn in general* steering operation noisey- play in inner steering rack joints*

Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,437 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 67,437 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 54,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,896 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 35,896 miles

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

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 ZBN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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