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LR05 AOP

2005 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,818 mi
Last recorded154,818 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 AOP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 154,818 miles

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Nov 2015 154,818 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,118 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 132,118 miles

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

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,522 miles

play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 29 Oct 2013 119,522 miles

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

play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 101,957 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,481 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,411 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,287 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,297 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 51,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,580 miles

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 AOP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AOP, 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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LR05 AOP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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