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BJ05 CAO

2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,005 mi
Last recorded163,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100117,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CAO
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,005 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,854 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 147,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine has slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,206 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc rear shield corroded

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 141,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working When position lights are on (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Central Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake disc rear shield corroded

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 133,767 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 128,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 121,425 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Dec 2014 121,411 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside and nearside front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Nov 2013 114,237 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 114,237 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 106,490 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 106,490 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 95,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,557 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,557 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Mar 2009 51,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 51,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,234 miles

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BJ05 CAO is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,625 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ05 CAO is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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