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AV54 XTJ

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,337 mi
Last recorded81,337 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 XTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,337 miles

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

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

engine noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2019 70,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nsf seat belt webbing stitching modified

park brake reading at min for a pass

Fail 22 Nov 2019 69,740 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks are to cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre is heavily cracked and very close to cords

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe has corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre is punctured and heavily cracked close to cords

Offside Rear tyre is heavily cracked and very close to cords

dephaser pulley is noisy and effecting vehicle timing

engine coolant is low

Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,904 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 66,904 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,403 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 58,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,724 miles

both front wiper blades split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 52,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,779 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,779 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,841 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,355 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blades small split

rear discs excessive corrosion

rear pads worn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 39,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

front wiper blades small split

rear discs excessive corrosion

rear pads worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,596 miles

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

n/s + o/s rear tyres perished and getting low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear discs corroded on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 28,992 miles

N/S FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

O/S FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,516 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 14,357 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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AV54 XTJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV54 XTJ, 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 AV54 XTJ registered?

AV54 XTJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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