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LJ05 NYY

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front side repeater lens

Fail 11 Dec 2018 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front side repeater lens

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,978 miles

offside inner tie rod slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,853 miles

front brake pads/ front brake imbalance only just pass

nearside front brake disc badly corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear pads and discs

Fail 19 Dec 2016 61,853 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads and discs

nearside front tyre worn on edge

front brake pads/ front brake imbalance only just pass

nearside front brake disc badly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,838 miles

offside front and rear tyres close to limit

slight play in steering

Fail 2 Dec 2015 60,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and rear tyres close to limit

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,361 miles

both offside tyres

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,799 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,409 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,865 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 26,065 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyre nearside worn exccessively outer edge also close to the wear marks

front tyre offside worn exccessively inner edge also worn close to the wear marks

nearside rear tyre side wall badly cut in places cords not exsposed also worn low outer edge

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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LJ05 NYY 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 73.3%.

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 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 LJ05 NYY, 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 LJ05 NYY registered?

LJ05 NYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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