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LV05 KXB

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,693 miles

Nearside Front Airbag switched off

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 102,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Airbag switched off

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,657 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 93,657 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,677 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 87,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of brake lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of brake lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working brake light intermittently stops working & is occasionaly dim when operated (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly service/foot brake judders occasionaly (3.7.C.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 71,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 60,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 53,041 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 53,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 38,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,949 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 23,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 KXB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

LV05 KXB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 KXB safe to buy?

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