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BF04 PVL

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,332 mi
Last recorded71,332 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PVL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,332 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2012 71,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge bordrerline !!

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,921 miles

n/s/r tyre only just legal

Fail 25 Jan 2011 58,916 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre only just legal

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,244 miles

advise free play in steering

advise rear brake disc condition

Fail 19 Jan 2010 49,215 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack Borderline

Wear to rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,363 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 33,363 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,605 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle fitted with under tray

advise front brake inspection

corosion to front brake discs

vehicle fitted with under tray

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,860 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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BF04 PVL is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF04 PVL, 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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BF04 PVL is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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