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LV05 ZZR

2005 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,456 mi
Last recorded108,456 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,456 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Dec 2015 101,127 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on.

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.

service indicator on.

under-trays fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

engine management warning lamp on

item removed from drivers view

Pass 22 Nov 2014 97,295 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 97,295 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 87,553 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 87,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NSF & OSF wheels cannot be checked for play due to steering rack

NSR tyre worn on edges

Vehicle is unsafe to be driven due to steering rack inecure

Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,741 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 78,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,732 miles

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

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

noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Fail 21 Nov 2011 69,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,378 miles

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

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

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

osr brake binding slightly by hand,but not picked up on brake readings

Fail 23 Nov 2010 62,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

osr brake binding slightly by hand,but not picked up on brake readings

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,971 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 52,721 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight surface scratches on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2009 52,721 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)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight surface scratches on windscreen

Pass 19 May 2008 43,799 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 ZZR is a 2005 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 ZZR, 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 ZZR is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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