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AV53 RCS

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

11,985 mi
Last recorded11,985 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 RCS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 11,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,713 miles

205/55/16

Nearside Front wheel when spun no roughfness

Nearside Rear outer seal damaged

Offside Front Inner side wall marked no cords

Offside Front outer handle stiff

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

205/55/16

Nearside Front wheel when spun no roughfness

Nearside Rear outer seal damaged

Offside Front Inner side wall marked no cords

Offside Front outer handle stiff

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 27 Feb 2015 90,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 90,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,035 miles

advise centre exhaust rubber mount split

advise clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

advise front/rear brake pads wearing low

o/s lower ball joint has some play

Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,993 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise centre exhaust rubber mount split

advise clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

advise front/rear brake pads wearing low

o/s lower ball joint has some play

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,533 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 81,533 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,558 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 74,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,977 miles

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 6 Jan 2011 64,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,569 miles

o/s cv boot leaking at outer clip

play in nearside rack end

rear number plate poor

rear pads very low

Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,937 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,331 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 20,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight lifting in rear tyre treads

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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AV53 RCS is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV53 RCS, 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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AV53 RCS is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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