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AO04 VJF

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,391 mi
Last recorded122,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,391 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 116,114 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 116,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 109,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 109,515 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,827 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 77,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,593 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,028 miles

n/side front tyre tread @ approx 2.5 mm

n/side front wheel rim damaged on outer edge

small pinhole on rear exhaust box

Fail 6 Dec 2010 43,028 miles

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

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

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

n/side front tyre tread @ approx 2.5 mm

n/side front wheel rim damaged on outer edge

small pinhole on rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a small cut

Fail 22 Jul 2010 39,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a small cut

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,676 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,596 miles

advise front tyres showing cracks in treads.

Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,596 miles

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

advise front tyres showing cracks in treads.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 14,602 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view of testable components

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

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 VJF is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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