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AO04 NXL

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,635 mi
Last recorded108,635 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 108,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 108,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 108,475 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 91,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 91,224 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear beside petrol tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,769 miles

Offside Front Upper shock bearing slightly siezed

Fail 12 Aug 2019 81,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock bearing slightly siezed

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,900 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 68,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides front INNER rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 53,853 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2016 40,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 13,321 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 13,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 11,811 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 11,811 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 10,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf top mount stiff noisy

Fail 21 Aug 2012 10,436 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf top mount stiff noisy

Pass 18 Aug 2011 9,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,792 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 7,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 6,766 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 5,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,078 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 NXL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NXL, 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 AO04 NXL registered?

AO04 NXL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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