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LT05 LXW

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,844 mi
Last recorded129,844 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 129,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 121,309 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 110,548 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,152 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,723 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 107,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside steering arm has very slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,207 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,911 miles

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 93,911 miles

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

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

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,355 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,172 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 58,011 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,562 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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LT05 LXW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT05 LXW, 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 LT05 LXW registered?

LT05 LXW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is LT05 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 LXW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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