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AP04 RKE

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,494 mi
Last recorded106,494 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 RKE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,494 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,517 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 85,513 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 84,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 76,260 miles

Front both front headlights cloudy

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre at 3mm

Offside Rear tyre at 3mm on outer

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the appropriate areas

Fail 31 Jul 2017 63,732 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the appropriate areas

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,348 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,348 miles

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

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2015 49,228 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside front track rod (rack end) slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,641 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside rear brake discs slight scoring and corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint - play - STRONG ADVICE

Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,515 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

nearside and offside rear brake bind - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake discs slight scoring and corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint - play - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,685 miles

nearside and offside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Fail 22 Jun 2013 31,613 miles

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

nearside and offside rear brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,298 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside front outer driveshaft gaitor perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jun 2011 20,200 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2010 16,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2009 12,529 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 9,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 6,947 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 RKE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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