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LV05 XYY

2005 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,187 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,619 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

handbrake 19 %

Fail 3 Jan 2017 91,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

handbrake 19 %

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,903 miles

oil leak engine bay area

Fail 11 Jan 2016 82,901 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak engine bay area

Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,775 miles

front pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2015 74,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,184 miles

nearside front c.v boot perished

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front c.v boot perished

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,240 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front discs worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,511 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight damage

plastic undertrays fitted to underside of veichle

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,768 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 XYY is a 2005 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 XYY, 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 XYY is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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