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AJ51 MAK

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,453 mi
Last recorded84,453 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 MAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,453 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,453 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 80,598 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 76,957 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,302 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges nearside low on outer edge

eml on

Pass 1 Jul 2015 71,976 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 71,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,745 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2014 68,699 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,594 miles

Both Rear brakes have a slight bind.

NSF outer CV Boot twisted.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,570 miles

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH NREAR BRAKES HAVE SLIGHT BIND

NSF CV BOOT TWISTED

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,933 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both steering rack track arms

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,803 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 46,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,818 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,557 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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AJ51 MAK is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ51 MAK, 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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AJ51 MAK is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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