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CV05 LJA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,464 mi
Last recorded75,464 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 LJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 75,464 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 75,430 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the outer edge of tread and close to the legal limit ... advice change

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

lpg fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,242 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 21 Jan 2015 53,242 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,518 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 30,692 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,792 miles

slight drag nearside and offside rear brakes

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,698 miles

rear discs pitted and corroded

slight drag nearside and offside rear brakes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 13,972 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 7,009 miles

wiring to clutch pedal detached

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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CV05 LJA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV05 LJA, 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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CV05 LJA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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