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AN54 TAY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN54 TAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021
Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,550 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 119,505 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,776 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,723 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 115,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 114,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 114,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Oil leak ()

bonnet secondary release missing

horn output reduced

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,735 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 108,908 miles

Nearside front wheel buckled

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front wheel buckled

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 96,549 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 May 2012 96,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,153 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs contain corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2010 75,763 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 73,850 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 68,430 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 57,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AN54 TAY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AN54 TAY, 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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AN54 TAY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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