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AV04 KJN

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,656 mi
Last recorded119,656 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 KJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,656 miles

Brake pads close to the required legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyres is on the legal limit

Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,649 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pads close to the required legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyres is on the legal limit

Pass 31 May 2016 111,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,216 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 102,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,065 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2014 91,978 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 78,912 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 72,736 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 72,736 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 66,219 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 66,209 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

knocking sound is coming from power steering rack when operating no play or crak found during test recommend need further investigation

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,402 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,801 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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AV04 KJN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel 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 AV04 KJN, 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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AV04 KJN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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