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LP05 LEP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP05 LEP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 137,761 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 136,418 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,049 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 129,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 129,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 127,505 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner steering ball joint (drumstick) excessive play

Fail 2 Nov 2015 127,503 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Exhaust mounting rubber deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner steering ball joint (drumstick) excessive play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,085 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jul 2012 95,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,375 miles

All four tyre treads are low.

NSR tyre has a bolt in the tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tie rod has play.

Rear pivot rubbers are splitting.

STRONG ADVISE: NSF tie rod has play.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 81,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

All four tyre treads are low.

Emissions lamp is lit.

NSR tyre has a bolt in the tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tie rod has play.

Rear pivot rubbers are splitting.

STRONG ADVISE: NSF tie rod has play.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 66,580 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 60,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,706 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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LP05 LEP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LP05 LEP, 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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LP05 LEP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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