MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front top suspension mount noisey
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
Positive battery terminal clamp loose.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
Positive battery terminal clamp loose.
engine bay covers fited obscuring some items of test
high level brake lamp not working
n/s/f tyre close to legal requirement
n/s/f wheel steel rim
o/s/f steel brake pipe lightly corroded
slight play in both inner track rods
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
engine bay covers fited obscuring some items of test
high level brake lamp not working
n/s/f tyre close to legal requirement
n/s/f wheel steel rim
o/s/f steel brake pipe lightly corroded
slight play in both inner track rods
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front top mount bearings noisy
o/s/f brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
both front top mount bearings noisy
o/s/f brake pads getting low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
play n/s steering rack rod
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
play n/s steering rack rod
Rear brake discs deteriorating?
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake discs deteriorating?
Noise from nearside front suspension mounting area?
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Noise from nearside front suspension mounting area?
Front pads thin.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front pads thin.
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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AP53 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 AP53 VLJ, 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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AP53 VLJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2004.
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