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AV04 GNJ

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,888 mi
Last recorded140,888 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GNJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,888 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 136,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 136,193 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 121,280 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 121,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 100,464 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 87,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 77,590 miles

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

rear no plate slightly deriorted

Fail 9 Apr 2009 77,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear no plate slightly deriorted

Pass 19 Mar 2008 64,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 53,632 miles

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

Play in both steering rack arm joints

Undertray splash guards and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2007 53,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Play in both steering rack arm joints

Undertray splash guards and engine covers fitted

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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AV04 GNJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV04 GNJ, 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 AV04 GNJ registered?

AV04 GNJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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