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AJ04 CBV

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,542 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 14 Apr 2011 104,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front tyres 3mm

slight play in both front steering rack arms

slight scratching on windscreen

slight wear in nearside front inner drive shaft coupling

Pass 27 Apr 2009 75,005 miles

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

light scratching on windscreen

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Fail 27 Apr 2009 75,005 miles

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

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

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

light scratching on windscreen

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 1 May 2008 56,935 miles

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

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

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

light scratching on offside windscreen

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads look worn

rear wheel trims missing

slight perishing on rear tyres

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 1 May 2008 56,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads look worn

rear wheel trims missing

slight perishing on rear tyres

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,530 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

osr nsr tyre treads worn on edges

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 CBV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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