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LT05 OPD

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,218 mi
Last recorded107,218 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 107,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) side rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

nearside front seat not folding forward

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2019 99,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light remains on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,124 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both,worn (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light remains on

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,122 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack side rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulbs worn to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack side rod worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc distorted (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb worn to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,227 miles

slight movement in steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in steering rack inner joints offside and nearside

Pass 12 Sep 2015 74,244 miles

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 70,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2014 70,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,779 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manage ment light on

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,779 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manage ment light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,713 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 32,111 miles

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

front wiper blade rubbers split

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 OPD is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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