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AO54 VKW

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,998 mi
Last recorded95,998 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,998 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 87,491 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,101 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 78,091 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Centre exhaust mounting detteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

slight seepage of grease through offside front gaiter

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,035 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

slight seepage of grease through offside front gaiter

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,502 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 55,502 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,082 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,588 miles

O/S drive shaft gaitor slightly insecure, seeping grease.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 38,588 miles

O/S drive shaft gaitor slightly insecure, seeping grease.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,729 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,724 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,584 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 VKW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKW, 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 VKW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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