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LV05 XYO

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,271 mi
Last recorded160,271 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XYO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 160,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 160,115 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 139,696 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 139,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 129,587 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,587 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 121,467 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 113,751 miles

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

o/s n/s track rods have play

Fail 25 Jun 2011 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

o/s n/s track rods have play

Pass 30 Jun 2010 103,406 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Play N/S intermediate steering rack joint

Play O/S intermediatre steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jun 2010 103,406 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play N/S intermediate steering rack joint

Play O/S intermediatre steering rack joint

Pass 28 May 2009 85,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 80,599 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 XYO is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

LV05 XYO is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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