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AO54 EAM

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,290 mi
Last recorded91,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 EAM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 91,290 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 91,286 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear rubber mounts split (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 76,624 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner track joints slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 76,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release n/s belt using mid belt receiver (5.2.5a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both inner track joints slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 69,197 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,227 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 42,905 miles

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Fail 9 Feb 2011 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside track rod arm

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,475 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 35,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 18,575 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking,not to cords

o/s/r tyre tread cracking,not to cords

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,761 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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AO54 EAM is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO54 EAM, 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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AO54 EAM is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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