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AU54 VYE

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,056 mi
Last recorded146,056 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 VYE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

corrosion to front to rear & rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 13 Jul 2017 146,046 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

corrosion to front to rear & rear brake pipes

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2016 136,169 miles

play in steering rack os

rear exhaust mounting splitting

tyres low on tread

washers poor

Fail 2 Jul 2016 136,168 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section mounting insecure (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in steering rack os

rear exhaust mounting splitting

tyres low on tread

washers poor

Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,787 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 121,261 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 121,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,812 miles

advise both front tyres bon bar wear limits of 1.6mm`also o/s/rear metal brake pipe from o/s/too near side signs of rusting

slight play in near side rack end

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,812 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres bon bar wear limits of 1.6mm`also o/s/rear metal brake pipe from o/s/too near side signs of rusting

slight play in near side rack end

Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,164 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 75,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 66,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,542 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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AU54 VYE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AU54 VYE, 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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AU54 VYE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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