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AP53 VLZ

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,147 mi
Last recorded73,147 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 VLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,359 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 71,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,639 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,517 miles

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

slight play n/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,245 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 63,994 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 63,992 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 55,913 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 27 Feb 2010 55,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 16 Feb 2009 41,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 29,871 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,189 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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AP53 VLZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP53 VLZ, 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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What year was AP53 VLZ registered?

AP53 VLZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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