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KY04 RKJ

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 RKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 123,170 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,415 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 115,409 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 107,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,851 miles

slight play on n/s front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Nov 2011 88,453 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 88,420 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,866 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,866 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 3 Dec 2009 77,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,228 miles

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,692 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,745 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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KY04 RKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY04 RKJ, 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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KY04 RKJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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