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EF05 LAA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,922 mi
Last recorded115,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,922 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 107,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 95,227 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,943 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,439 miles

front brake discs VERY WORN /nearside and offside will require atttension very SOON

Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,434 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 24 May 2010 51,474 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 30,107 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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EF05 LAA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF05 LAA, 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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EF05 LAA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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