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LV05 TPX

2005 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,248 mi
Last recorded53,248 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,248 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 53,226 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

e.m.l indicating fault

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,276 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 44,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,632 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 205/50/17W

Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALLS SPLIT 205/50/17W

Pass 4 Apr 2011 30,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 20,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2010 20,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 12,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,487 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/50/17Y

Fail 3 Apr 2008 6,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM DISTORTED

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 205/50/17Y

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 TPX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

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

Is LV05 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 TPX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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