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LJZ 2897

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 2897
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 129,326 miles

Ball joint has slight play suspect both inner racks (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 May 2017

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper corner insecure (6.1.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working eye level (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play suspect both inner racks (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front steering arm has slight play in an inner joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside front steering arm has play in an inner joint.

Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front steering arm has slight play in an inner joint.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 108,198 miles

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

wipers juddering slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2014 108,148 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,988 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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LJZ 2897 is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJZ 2897, 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 LJZ 2897 registered?

LJZ 2897 is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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