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AF04 HTY

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,084 mi
Last recorded117,084 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HTY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 117,084 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 117,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 112,395 miles

1)Brake pedal rubber split.(2)Rear subframe bushes slight deterioration.(3)Offside rear wheel damaged inner rim buckle.

Front Top strut mount bearings worn causing spring wind when turning

Nearside Front side light dull advise replace.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking between tread no cords/ply exposed at time.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 107,665 miles

Both front top struts mounts worn spring wind up on lock to lock

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm -2mm bald edges advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Offside Front tyre wear edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled poor condition (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare flat advise replace

Fail 15 Aug 2016 107,665 miles

Both front top struts mounts worn spring wind up on lock to lock

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm -2mm bald edges advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

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

Offside Front tyre wear edges

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged buckled poor condition (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

spare flat advise replace

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top strut bearings worn springs wind up on lock to lock advise replace

Fail 14 Aug 2015 103,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top strut bearings worn springs wind up on lock to lock advise replace

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,377 miles

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

Front top strut mounts worn spring wind up on lock to lock.

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie rods slight play.

Nearside front tyre wear outer edge surface cracking starting.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,140 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front top strut mounts worn spring wind up on lock to lock.

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie rods slight play.

Nearside front tyre wear outer edge surface cracking starting.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,317 miles

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

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie-rods wear/play.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 94,317 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside and offside front steering inner tie-rods wear/play.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,964 miles

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

Nearside and offside steering inner tie rods slight play.

Nearside and offside strut top bearings worn springs winding up slightly on lock to lock noisey.

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Wipers nosiey in operation.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 78,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 78,284 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 60,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,423 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,466 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,304 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 14,304 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AF04 HTY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF04 HTY, 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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AF04 HTY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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