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LV05 MWK

2005 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,683 mi
Last recorded99,683 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 MWK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 99,683 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 99,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PUMP FAULTY (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 99,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour DISCOLOURED (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL, ONE AREA CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 92,699 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 92,692 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 72,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2016 72,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,669 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,891 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 53,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,049 miles

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

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

slight play in ns steering rack

Fail 26 Feb 2013 45,049 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play in ns steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,120 miles

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

SRS airbag) WARNING LIGHT ON

Slight freeplay in nearside trackrod

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 25,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 19,884 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 15,206 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 11,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 11,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both wiper slightly 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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LV05 MWK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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