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AP04 VFN

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,430 mi
Last recorded97,430 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 97,430 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,383 miles

1. Rear brake discs starting to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges. 3. Slight wear in offside track rod end.

4. Front brake pads wearing low. 5. Slight binding on nearside rear brake.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 86,611 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 86,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,940 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf wiper spliting

osr tyre perishing tread area

Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking sidewall and tread

Fail 14 Mar 2014 79,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre cracking sidewall and tread

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 61,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 49,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,291 miles

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

advise nail in offside rear tyre

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 VFN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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