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GV05 LHR

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,817 mi
Last recorded130,817 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 LHR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides front strut bearings noisey

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear door stiff to open

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides front strut bearings noisey

Pass 7 Sep 2015 108,864 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 108,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,884 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,523 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads not visible

front brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads not visible

front brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,220 miles

Both front wiper blades are split but both clearing ok

Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,881 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,223 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 33,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2008 23,688 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 23,688 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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GV05 LHR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV05 LHR, 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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GV05 LHR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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