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LV05 XOA

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 128,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides may require attention soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyre close to legal limit edges wearing very worn and perished,attention soon

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit,outer edge very worn and bald,attention soon

Fail 15 Oct 2016 128,004 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty effect rear sides lights,also brake (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides may require attention soon (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyre close to legal limit edges wearing very worn and perished,attention soon

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit,outer edge very worn and bald,attention soon

Pass 24 Oct 2015 119,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust holder end box rubber has damage

front fog light not working

Fail 23 Oct 2015 119,811 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust holder end box rubber has damage

front fog light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,640 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,870 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,870 miles

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

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

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

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,019 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nsf steering arm

Pass 7 Jul 2011 81,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 81,889 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,330 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 74,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall has a cut - but not to cords..

Pass 20 May 2009 56,647 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 56,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,130 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 XOA is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XOA, 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 XOA is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2005.

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