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AK54 TLU

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,287 mi
Last recorded160,287 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 TLU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 160,287 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 160,286 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 153,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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 10 Nov 2015 153,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aged/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 144,944 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 144,943 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust rubber mount

Pass 4 Jul 2013 131,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 131,812 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 131,751 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 123,767 miles

195/65/15V

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO GET LOW ON EDGES

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2011 114,464 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 98,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 77,344 miles

195/65/15

N/S/F 1.8 MM

O/S/F 2.6 MM

O/S/R 2.3 MM

Fail 22 Apr 2009 77,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

195/65/15

N/S/F 1.8 MM

O/S/F 2.6 MM

O/S/R 2.3 MM

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,749 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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AK54 TLU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK54 TLU, 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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AK54 TLU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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