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AO04 LPJ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,049 mi
Last recorded150,049 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 LPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 150,049 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 138,302 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 125,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

auxillary stop lamp inoperative

crack in a zone A over 10mm but not encroaching on drivers view of road

rear silencer mounting partially broken

Fail 18 Mar 2013 111,916 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

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

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

Offside and nearside front suspension leg mountings noisey??

Rear brake pads low?

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 111,916 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

Offside and nearside front suspension leg mountings noisey??

Rear brake pads low?

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,948 miles

Damage to nearside outer sill

High level brake lamp

Roughness in offside and nearside top suspension leg mounts

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,948 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Damage to nearside outer sill

High level brake lamp

Roughness in offside and nearside top suspension leg mounts

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,546 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 86,546 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,868 miles

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

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

horn volume beginning to weaken

Fail 17 Mar 2009 63,868 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

horn volume beginning to weaken

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 45,433 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 29,367 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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AO04 LPJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO04 LPJ, 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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AO04 LPJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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