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LV05 UJP

2005 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,646 mi
Last recorded96,646 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,646 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,920 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,889 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,839 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Slight play on inner rack joints

Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Slight play on inner rack joints

Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine/gearbox has slight movement5.

Front brake pads seem worn,furthervestigation is required.

Play in the nearside front inner steering arm/rack joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,788 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine/gearbox has slight movement5.

Front brake pads seem worn,furthervestigation is required.

Play in the nearside front inner steering arm/rack joint.

SERVICE light displaced on instrument panel possibly indicating fault code stored.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,127 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Fail 24 May 2012 36,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

Pass 13 May 2011 30,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,562 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 29,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2009 24,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 21,027 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 UJP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UJP, 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 UJP registered?

LV05 UJP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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