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AY54 XBT

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,667 mi
Last recorded127,667 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XBT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 127,667 miles

Advise front pads 60-70% worn

Advise high level stop light not working

Advise play in steering rack

Advise reverse light not working

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 120,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts noisey

offside rear tyre valve perished

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,035 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiperblades split

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,360 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

noisey driveshafts

play in steering rack

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,330 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nail in offside rear tyre

noisey driveshafts

play in steering rack

rear discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,318 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust mount in poor condition

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer sill damaged

noisey driveshafts

offside rear tyre under inflated

play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 116,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake discs corroded

exhaust mount in poor condition

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside outer sill damaged

noisey driveshafts

offside rear tyre under inflated

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Nov 2009 89,850 miles

play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,850 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Nov 2008 61,428 miles

front & rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Fail 24 Nov 2008 61,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre near legal limit

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,348 miles

both front tyres near limit

Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,441 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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AY54 XBT is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY54 XBT, 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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AY54 XBT is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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