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AP04 VSL

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,120 mi
Last recorded96,120 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 VSL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 96,120 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust loose and blowing front pipe

Fail 15 May 2017 96,117 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

exhaust loose and blowing front pipe

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,398 miles

slight play inner steering rack joints both sides

Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,357 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play inner steering rack joints both sides

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,222 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,021 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,694 miles

front wipers slightly judder across screen

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s/r coil spring extreme end broken (seating ok)

slight movement in o/s of steering

Fail 23 Feb 2012 55,694 miles

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

front wipers slightly judder across screen

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

o/s/r coil spring extreme end broken (seating ok)

slight movement in o/s of steering

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,660 miles

(strong advise) both front wiper blades slightly smear across screen

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

front brake discs lipped & pads low

n/s/r brake binding on slightly

rear brake discs lipped & discolouring on faces

Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 28,003 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,156 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 VSL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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