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KB05 LYH

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,521 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 134,521 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,707 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 123,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 115,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 115,553 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 103,685 miles

Child seat in offside rear passenger seat

Cild seat in nearside rear passenger seat

Fail 19 Jun 2014 103,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat in offside rear passenger seat

Cild seat in nearside rear passenger seat

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,532 miles

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/s/r child seat not fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2013 93,532 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

o/s/r child seat not fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,567 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts checked with child seats in place

plastic covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2012 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelts checked with child seats in place

plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,436 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 53,000 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,860 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing the screen correctly

Fail 25 Jun 2008 37,860 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split but still clearing the screen correctly

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KB05 LYH is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KB05 LYH, 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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KB05 LYH is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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