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AO04 XXL

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,876 mi
Last recorded98,876 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 98,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS A MINOR LEAK OF GASES FROM FRONT AND CENTRE BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

OIL WARNING LIGHT ON DASHBOARD BUT ENGINE OIL LEVEL GOOD.

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 81,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 77,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,296 miles

air bag light indicates a fault

has slight play in n/s/f inner rack knuckle

Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,296 miles

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

air bag light indicates a fault

has slight play in n/s/f inner rack knuckle

Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning lanp indicates a fault

Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,284 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 34,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,483 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Slight freeplay apparent within both inner rack ball joints.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,091 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 18,977 miles

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

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

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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AO04 XXL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO04 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

AO04 XXL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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