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AP04 PHA

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 81,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,957 miles

rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored

steering knotchy when locked from side to side

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,957 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded / pitted / scored

steering knotchy when locked from side to side

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,700 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 37,700 miles

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 32,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 32,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,188 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,151 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 19,510 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 PHA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AP04 PHA, 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 AP04 PHA registered?

AP04 PHA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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