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EX05 TAU

2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,812 mi
Last recorded138,812 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100117,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TAU
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 138,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 135,446 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 135,446 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 131,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil light on

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,953 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 123,992 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 119,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear of engine (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 May 2017 119,923 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear of engine (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 116,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 116,508 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 110,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 106,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,804 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 100,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,302 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2012 96,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2011 91,989 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,989 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,235 miles

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)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,858 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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EX05 TAU is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,625 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX05 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX05 TAU registered?

EX05 TAU is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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