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AK54 VTJ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,504 mi
Last recorded74,504 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s rear reinforced brake hose outer chafed

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2015 74,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s rear reinforced brake hose outer chafed

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 May 2014 65,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,544 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,939 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

drivers door window sticking

Pass 28 Jun 2011 44,825 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2010
Fail 17 Jun 2010 39,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 34,232 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 34,232 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,025 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 VTJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTJ, 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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What year was AK54 VTJ registered?

AK54 VTJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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