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LV05 OGJ

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,679 mi
Last recorded98,679 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,679 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 92,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.86mm (4.1.E.1)

e.m.l on

service light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,466 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 80,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,076 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,767 miles

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

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

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

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

electric windows not working?

engine management light & service light on

suspect offside driveshaft worn - clicking on right hand turns

Fail 25 Jun 2014 67,767 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

electric windows not working?

engine management light & service light on

top up oil level light came on after test

Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,549 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front window inoperative

nearside mirror cover slight damage

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,549 miles

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front window inoperative

nearside mirror cover slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,787 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 50,285 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 44,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,960 miles

Surface corrosion on both front and rear discs.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,582 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,061 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 OGJ is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

LV05 OGJ is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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