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LR05 AOF

2005 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,553 mi
Last recorded76,553 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AOF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,553 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,551 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 70,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,400 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,849 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 55,288 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 55,278 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,734 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,862 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING TIE ROD.

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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LR05 AOF is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LR05 AOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 AOF registered?

LR05 AOF is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LR05 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 AOF shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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