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LV05 VZP

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,283 mi
Last recorded69,283 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 VZP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,283 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,283 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 65,146 miles

Oil leak

poss slight play in o/s trackrod inner joint? hard to tell because of play in lower ball joint!

Fail 3 May 2013 65,146 miles

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

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

Oil leak

poss slight play in o/s trackrod inner joint? hard to tell because of play in lower ball joint!

Pass 1 May 2012 58,541 miles

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

o/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 19 Apr 2011 46,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,699 miles

slight play o/s st.rack

Fail 20 Apr 2010 35,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play o/s st.rack

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 16,137 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 16,137 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 VZP is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 VZP registered?

LV05 VZP is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2005.

Is LV05 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 VZP 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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