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AO04 VWN

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,436 mi
Last recorded64,436 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 VWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 64,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,007 miles

air bag light stays on

front brake discvs slightly corroded

slight damage to n/s front rim

slight damage to n/s rear outer sill

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Fail 29 Jan 2013 60,007 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

air bag light stays on

front brake discvs slightly corroded

slight damage to n/s front rim

slight damage to n/s rear outer sill

slight engine oil leak

slight play on n/s and o/s steering rack arms

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,216 miles

engine bed badly bent

Fail 20 Oct 2011 57,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine bed badly bent

Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,224 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 50,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r brake disc corroded inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 45,303 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 45,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,309 miles

Both rear tyre cut(s)damage in tread

Door mirror adjuster switch not working

Front brake disc wear

Off side front tyre some inner tread edge wear & deep cut damage in tread

Rear brake disc slight wear & corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Both rear tyre cut(s)damage in tread

Door mirror adjuster switch not working

Front brake disc wear

Off side front tyre some inner tread edge wear & deep cut damage in tread

Rear brake disc slight wear & corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,854 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,854 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 VWN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VWN, 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 VWN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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