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LR05 OBL

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,942 mi
Last recorded75,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OBL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,942 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

steering light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 75,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine light on

steering light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 69,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 69,216 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 64,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine stalling

Fail 5 Jun 2015 64,298 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine stalling

Pass 28 May 2014 59,107 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 54,748 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 48,618 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 42,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,834 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 OBL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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