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LV05 WHX

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,398 mi
Last recorded97,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 WHX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 97,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s rack end excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All brake disc's worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened worn and broken but works ok (1.1.15 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre and rear mountings both exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front abs sensor wiring loose around bottom arm

engine covered in oil and leaking

Pass 20 Jan 2018 92,292 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 92,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 88,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,570 miles

engine appears to hunt/ misfire

impression on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside fog lamp missing

offside outer washer jet not hitting screen

oil leak

play in both steering arm inner knuckles

Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,555 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

registration plate obscured front has damage (6.3.1d)

engine appears to hunt/ misfire

impression on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

offside fog lamp missing

offside outer washer jet not hitting screen

oil leak

play in both steering arm inner knuckles

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,964 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 62,306 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 54,604 miles

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 47,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play to offside front steering arm

Pass 4 Jun 2011 47,244 miles

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

slight play to offside front steering arm

Pass 5 Jun 2010 39,954 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,331 miles

Slight play to offside of stearing rack.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,503 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 WHX is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHX, 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 WHX is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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