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LV05 WLN

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,447 mi
Last recorded113,447 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 WLN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,447 miles

Chips in windscreen

Drivers wiper blade split at ends

N/s front wishbone bushes worn

O/S track rod end gaiter perished

Surface corrosion rear brake discs

Clonk from steering rack in operation

Offside Front wishbone bushes worn

Fail 14 Aug 2015 113,447 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Chips in windscreen

Drivers wiper blade split at ends

N/s front wishbone bushes worn

O/S track rod end gaiter perished

Surface corrosion rear brake discs

Clonk from steering rack in operation

Offside Front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 16 Aug 2014 101,347 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 101,347 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

osf wiper blade split at ends

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 86,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 81,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise drivers rear tyre on wear bands

advise passengers front wheel has slight dent on inner rim

advise passengers rear tyre on wear bands

Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,114 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,114 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,119 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 44,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,074 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 39,014 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 33,804 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WLN is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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