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AO54 VVW

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,588 mi
Last recorded141,588 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 141,588 miles

Parking brake only just met limits

Pass 15 May 2018 136,498 miles

n/s inner rack joint slight play

o/s/f brake slight bind

o/s/f clip missing on abs wire

Pass 18 May 2017 130,513 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,015 miles

2) Front brake disks deteriorated close to limit on inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,014 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

2) Centre exhaust rubber mount deteriorated close to limit

2) Front brake disks deteriorated close to limit on inner edge

2) Play in steering rack inner joints

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 105,061 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs corroded and poor condition

hand brake button

Fail 26 Jun 2015 105,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front discs corroded and poor condition

hand brake button

Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 104,264 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,809 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,243 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Play detected in steering rack inner ends

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,939 miles

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

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

rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Apr 2011 64,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

offside windscreen wiper starting to split.

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 21 Apr 2010 13,724 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,687 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 25,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,057 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,286 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 VVW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO54 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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