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LV05 WXG

2005 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,704 mi
Last recorded118,704 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 118,704 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 118,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OSR NSR Tyres have cuts

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,378 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 115,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 111,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 111,530 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 105,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 96,224 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 95,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 86,476 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

nearside mirror damaged

offside front abs sensor wire insecure

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Nov 2010 86,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror damaged

air bag light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front abs sensor wire insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 76,030 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 76,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,157 miles

nearside mirror cracked

slight play nearside front wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2008 61,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror cracked

slight play nearside front wheel

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 WXG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

LV05 WXG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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