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AP04 BNL

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 BNL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,051 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs are worn

the nearside rear brake is binding slightly

the offside front tyre is worn to3.5mm tread depth

the offside inner ball joint on the steering rack has play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre rubber mount split

play in the steering rack offside inner tie rod ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2014 116,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

exhaust centre rubber mount split

play in the steering rack offside inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2013 111,547 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four tyres have started to crack and perish

the exhaust centre mount rubber is broken

Fail 10 Dec 2013 111,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four tyres have started to crack and perish

the exhaust centre mount rubber is broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 107,251 miles

Rear brake discs getting thin.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 107,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake discs getting thin.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 103,569 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 98,892 miles

steering rack worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 81,955 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 81,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,236 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,059 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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AP04 BNL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP04 BNL, 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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AP04 BNL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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