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LR05 WSL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 WSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 111,908 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,908 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine covers fitted.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 98,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 98,402 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 88,886 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 88,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 77,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 May 2014 77,797 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 60,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 60,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 55,032 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 55,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2010 52,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 49,387 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 45,047 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 45,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

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 WSL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

LR05 WSL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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