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AK05 LZL

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,951 mi
Last recorded164,951 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,951 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Both front tyres close to limit and or perishing

Coils corroded

Gearbox mount perished

Offside crash damage

Play in arb links

Play in balljoints

Play in rack ends and rack arms

Play in topmounts

Windscreen damaged

Pass 10 May 2016

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

Fail 10 May 2016

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 130,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 113,272 miles

Chip offside of screen at the bottom not affecting drivers view

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

Offside rear and nearside front tyres have large slits in sidewall, not yet showing cords but recommend immediate replacement

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 May 2014 113,272 miles

Chip offside of screen at the bottom not affecting drivers view

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside rear and nearside front tyres have large slits in sidewall, not yet showing cords but recommend immediate replacement

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 99,246 miles

Large crack under swept area of the wipers

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 May 2012 89,119 miles

both front outer cv boots weaping grease

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2011 76,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2010 58,203 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 22,875 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AK05 LZL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK05 LZL, 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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AK05 LZL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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