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LV05 GVT

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,918 mi
Last recorded97,918 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,299 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 92,299 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,847 miles

Front brake discs are wearing low

Various oil leaks

Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are wearing low

Various oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,393 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,245 miles

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

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

both side front brake discs corroded

both side rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both side front brake discs corroded

both side rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,935 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 38,500 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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LV05 GVT is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV05 GVT, 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 LV05 GVT registered?

LV05 GVT is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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