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L12 BXB

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 BXB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,627 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail play in ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected play in trackrod end (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 103,570 miles

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,596 miles

slight play in both sides rack arm

Fail 3 Aug 2016 98,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in both sides rack arm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 90,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 74,754 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,920 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 65,269 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 65,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 60,564 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 60,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 56,464 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2010 56,464 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

child seat fitted

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,650 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,666 miles

child seat fitted

slight play offside steering rack

stone chip in windscreen out of wiper sweep

Pass 15 Aug 2007 41,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,078 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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L12 BXB is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L12 BXB, 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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L12 BXB is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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