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KY04 RTU

2004 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,843 mi
Last recorded170,843 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY04 RTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 170,843 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 170,833 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 158,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 153,367 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Fail 30 Aug 2012 153,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

AIRBAG LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,255 miles

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 4 Aug 2011 148,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 17 Aug 2010 136,580 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 136,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 117,908 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 117,908 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 110,951 miles

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

airbag light on

slight play in steering rack link arms

Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,116 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,116 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 RTU is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KY04 RTU, 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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What year was KY04 RTU registered?

KY04 RTU is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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