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AO05 LRJ

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,621 mi
Last recorded119,621 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 119,621 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 119,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 113,770 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 110,021 miles

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

advise rear exhaust rubber mount

Fail 14 May 2018 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise rear exhaust rubber mount

Pass 11 May 2017 105,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 100,464 miles

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

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

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2016 100,464 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

steering rack inner joints slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2015 94,881 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 84,528 miles

Outer edge of offside front tyre getting worn.

Pass 9 May 2013 74,326 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 May 2012 64,250 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 May 2011 51,221 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 51,221 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 39,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 39,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 29,780 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,475 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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AO05 LRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AO05 LRJ, 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 AO05 LRJ registered?

AO05 LRJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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