2005 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · LV55 VRX
2005 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 145,344 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LV55 VRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LV55 VRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Megane (LV55 VRX) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LV55 VRX Mileage History
- 24/11/2021141,574 mi
- 28/11/2022144,501 mi+2,927 mi
- 02/12/2022144,525 mi+24 mi
- 30/11/2023145,344 mi+819 mi
Average of roughly 1,871 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Key-card, steering-lock and body-control faultsModerate
The Mk2’s reputation largely comes from electrical issues involving key cards, the steering lock, UCH modules and associated wiring.
- 1.5 dCi injector and bearing-related engine damageSerious
Neglected oil changes on the 1.5 dCi can lead to injector trouble, turbo wear and, on badly maintained early cars, serious bottom-end damage.
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