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AP04 PLV

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,853 mi
Last recorded54,853 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 PLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 54,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 54,775 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

engine coolant below minimum level

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,493 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,810 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 41,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,789 miles

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

n/s/f inner arm slight play

Pass 28 May 2014 35,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,317 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s rear tyre

slight play o/s steering rack end joint

Fail 4 Jun 2013 38,249 miles

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

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

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

slight bind o/s rear tyre

slight play o/s steering rack end joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 26,764 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 7 Jun 2011 23,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2010 18,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,749 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 5,581 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 PLV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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