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LU04 ABY

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,865 mi
Last recorded141,865 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 ABY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 141,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,466 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,754 miles

slight play found in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play found in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,395 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 94,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 86,434 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,032 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 65,004 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise oil leak!

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,861 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres all worn on edges

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,114 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,114 miles

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

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

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

engine management light stays on

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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LU04 ABY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LU04 ABY, 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 LU04 ABY registered?

LU04 ABY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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