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LV05 NPK

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,227 mi
Last recorded167,227 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 NPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2019 167,227 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Slight brake imbalance

Vehicle muddy underneath

slight corrosion to brake pipes unions and ferrules

Pass 16 Jul 2018 160,200 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 145,787 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 132,778 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 132,778 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 123,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

full examination of offside rear , nearside rear and nearside front seats not possible child restraints fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 109,697 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

full examination of offside rear , nearside rear and nearside front seats not possible child restraints fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,238 miles

cover missing from nearside wheel arch moulding allowing dirt to enter headlamp

offside rear seat belt not tested due to child restraint fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,194 miles

nearside front headlamp bulbs retained by means other than oe . recommend new lamp fitment

Fail 4 Jul 2012 81,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front headlamp bulbs retained by means other than oe . recommend new lamp fitment

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,526 miles

slight play in near side inner rack joint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,247 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,665 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,932 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 50,932 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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 NPK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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