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BA04 SRU

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,030 mi
Last recorded108,030 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2016 108,030 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion INNER AND OUTER ARCH (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has 2 punctures (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2015 103,840 miles

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

both front & nearside rear tyre side walls worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 103,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front & nearside rear tyre side walls worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,121 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 91,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,643 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 83,643 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 53,288 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 53,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,143 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 39,143 miles

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

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

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

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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BA04 SRU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BA04 SRU, 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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BA04 SRU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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