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B20 PPA

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,213 mi
Last recorded118,213 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 PPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 118,213 miles

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 118,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 112,585 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2016 112,584 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 106,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,521 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

nearside inner steering rack end has play in its inner ball joint

offside inner steering rack end has play in its inner ball joint

Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

nearside inner steering rack end has play in its inner ball joint

offside inner steering rack end has play in its inner ball joint

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,997 miles

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

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,799 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 88,799 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,352 miles

rear discs worn & corroded also rear pads wearing low

Fail 2 Apr 2011 83,348 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

rear discs worn & corroded also rear pads wearing low

Pass 3 Apr 2010 78,195 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,269 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,269 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 44,318 miles

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

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

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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B20 PPA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B20 PPA, 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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B20 PPA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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