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LV05 UPB

2005 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,513 mi
Last recorded67,513 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UPB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,513 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 67,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,788 miles

borderline bind from rear brakes

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,787 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside steering rack inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play os steering rack inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

borderline bind from rear brakes

front & rear brake discs corroded & worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,866 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 52,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 46,654 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,663 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Loose Item Inside

Fail 3 Apr 2013 37,016 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has A Loose Item Inside

Pass 18 May 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,085 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 26,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 22,047 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,303 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 UPB is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UPB, 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 UPB is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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