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AMO 283A

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMO 283A
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,308 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 56,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both dips too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Horn not working Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm inner ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,470 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 53,468 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system excessively rough VEHICLE UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. (2.1.1 (a))

Steering system fouling VEHICLE UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,842 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 51,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 50,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative HEAD LAMP SELF LEVELING SENSOR BRACKET BROKEN ON nsf lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 49,530 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 49,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed on inner (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on indicating a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread very low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn out on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer blade split

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn out on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,697 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tpms warning on. (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear coil spring broken coil broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn out on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer blade split

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in front screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread worn out on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,866 miles

Both front tyres worn at inner edge

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,438 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,940 miles

O/S Wiper Blade splitting but still clears screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,940 miles

O/S Wiper Blade splitting but still clears screen

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 39,727 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,500 miles

Off side front disc corroded on inside.

Off side rear inner brake pad looks low

Fail 29 Oct 2008 30,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Off side front disc corroded on inside.

Off side rear inner brake pad looks low

Fail 22 Nov 2007 25,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AMO 283A is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AMO 283A, 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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AMO 283A is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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