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FY05 LLJ

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,225 mi
Last recorded119,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LLJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 119,225 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,987 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 105,849 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 105,849 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 105,726 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 105,719 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,125 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 96,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,833 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,104 miles

Both rear brake discs have a covering of light rust in keeping with a vehicle which has been standing for sometime this will wear off when driven and brake performance is unaffected.

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,104 miles

Front Brake lining(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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear brake discs have a covering of light rust in keeping with a vehicle which has been standing for sometime this will wear off when driven and brake performance is unaffected.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,949 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 78,947 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,374 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 59,374 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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FY05 LLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY05 LLJ, 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 FY05 LLJ registered?

FY05 LLJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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