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BD04 TPY

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

103,381 mi
Last recorded103,381 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 TPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,381 miles

discs corroded

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight chip on winscreen

wipers dslightly smearing on screen

Fail 19 Jun 2012 103,379 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

discs corroded

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

slight chip on winscreen

wipers dslightly smearing on screen

Pass 13 May 2011 92,406 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 92,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,742 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,179 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,177 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,632 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 50,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 44,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 44,315 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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BD04 TPY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 BD04 TPY, 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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BD04 TPY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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