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2242 BY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

61,641 mi
Last recorded61,641 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2242 BY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 61,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 61,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 61,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 59,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 59,076 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 58,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,107 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 57,524 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 57,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,050 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 56,050 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 49,286 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,279 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,517 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 40,764 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 40,764 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 38,575 miles

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

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

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

under car where plastic trays and coverings are cannot be eximened

Pass 26 Jun 2008 32,398 miles

front and rear number plates slightly delamenated and will require replacement shortly

slight play in steering rack on both sides and will require attention at a later date

Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,398 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates slightly delamenated and will require replacement shortly

slight play in steering rack on both sides and will require attention at a later date

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 21,848 miles

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

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

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

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)

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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2242 BY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 2242 BY, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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2242 BY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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