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AJ04 BVR

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

83,293 mi
Last recorded83,293 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 83,293 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 17 Oct 2015 83,290 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,303 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,863 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 67,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 62,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 62,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,392 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 54,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 46,920 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 46,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 46,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 33,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 33,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 23,504 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 23,504 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 18,025 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 18,025 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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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AJ04 BVR is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 AJ04 BVR, 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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AJ04 BVR is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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