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AF04 VNE

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

214,800 mi
Last recorded214,800 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VNE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 214,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Rear brake discs worn / pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 214,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge

Rear brake discs worn / pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 211,689 miles

both front tyre walls cracked very close to exposing cords

n/s rear tyre right on legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2015 204,019 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 204,019 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 189,935 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 189,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 177,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 177,898 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 165,800 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front and offside front position lights dull.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 165,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front and offside front position lights dull.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,996 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2010 133,627 miles

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

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,626 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2009 118,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2008
Pass 8 Feb 2007 72,401 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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AF04 VNE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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