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LR05 DKK

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 101,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 95,531 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,319 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 83,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,319 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 62,684 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 62,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,682 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,841 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 57,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 55,871 miles

Noise from both front coil springs on lock to lock test

Fail 20 Apr 2013 55,871 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 53,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look low

noise from front os spring on lock to lock

nsf tyre very worn on edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,332 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads look low

noise from front os spring on lock to lock

nsf tyre very worn on edge

Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,157 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,157 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant and cambelt due on age

nsf wheel buckled

osf fog light cracked but working

Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,925 miles

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

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

osf fog light cracked but working

coolant and cambelt due on age

nsf wheel buckled

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,192 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 23,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,267 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 DKK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 DKK, 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 DKK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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