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LV05 OGL

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,742 mi
Last recorded165,742 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,742 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 165,742 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 158,505 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,302 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 144,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 137,265 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 132,561 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 132,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 124,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 124,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 111,573 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 111,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 95,244 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,221 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,486 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,486 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 53,688 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,711 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,862 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 227,754 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 OGL is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OGL, 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 OGL registered?

LV05 OGL is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LV05 OGL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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