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LR05 APV

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,529 mi
Last recorded69,529 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 APV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,529 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,423 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,273 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,298 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED

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)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DAMAGED

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)

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,785 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,549 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 17,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,245 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 APV is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LR05 APV, 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 LR05 APV registered?

LR05 APV is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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