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AJ54 YYV

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,175 mi
Last recorded123,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,175 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 111,432 miles

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

engin lower tie bar bush deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2012 111,432 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

engin lower tie bar bush deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,869 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 97,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,078 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,073 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 64,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres show deep splits at the tyread.

steering rack shows play.

undershield fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 53,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

near side rear tyre tread shows uneven wear.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear.

off side front, off side rear and near side rear tyres show deep splits at the tyread.

steering rack shows play.

undershield fitted.

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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AJ54 YYV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AJ54 YYV, 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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AJ54 YYV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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