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AV04 PVW

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 PVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2018 74,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damage caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damage caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting/bearing assembly rough in rotation

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damage caused by corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front flexible brake hose feral excessively corroded

Rear flexible brake hose ferals excessively corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 74,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 70,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,054 miles

Damage to offside rear and nearside front of vehicle

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,036 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to offside rear and nearside front of vehicle

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,173 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 60,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,415 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 40,604 miles

Lite scratching on the N/S of the windscreen

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,604 miles

Lite scratching on the N/S of the windscreen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,286 miles

L/H REAR BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

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)

R/H REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Fail 8 Oct 2011 36,286 miles

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

L/H REAR BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

R/H REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BIND

Pass 2 Oct 2010 27,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 27,761 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 10,706 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 PVW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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