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LR05 FPU

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,159 mi
Last recorded84,159 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FPU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,159 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 84,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,904 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 46,609 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 46,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,585 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 35,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,141 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 FPU is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FPU, 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 FPU registered?

LR05 FPU is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LR05 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 FPU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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