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LV05 WLR

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,766 mi
Last recorded50,766 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 WLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 50,759 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering lock inadvertently engaging (7.3 (b)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 48,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,465 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,550 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 37,935 miles

offside and nearside windscreen wipers worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 34,333 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 29,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,395 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 25,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,874 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,167 miles

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

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

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 WLR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

LV05 WLR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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