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GN04 YTL

2004 Renault Megan

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megan58,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 YTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 105,769 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 105,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,317 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 98,317 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,083 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 88,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,504 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 72,140 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 72,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,018 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 29,197 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,079 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 22,079 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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GN04 YTL is a 2004 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 58,422 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN04 YTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN04 YTL registered?

GN04 YTL is a 2004 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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