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L12 YXO

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 YXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 93,999 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 93,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,688 miles

205/55/16 o/s/r tyre feathered

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

backbox corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 80,322 miles

front n/s inner wheelarch vehicle protection cover damaged

front o/s mirror damaged

front o/s tyre wear unevenly (inner)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 80,322 miles

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

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

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

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

front n/s inner wheelarch vehicle protection cover damaged

front o/s mirror damaged

front o/s tyre wear unevenly (inner)

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,922 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to subframe and o/s/f lower suspension arm

front discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear discs worn very thin

Fail 31 May 2013 77,922 miles

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

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre exhaust deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to subframe and o/s/f lower suspension arm

front discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm outer, 2mm centre and nail in tread

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear discs worn very thin

Pass 27 Jun 2012 74,335 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 74,335 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,986 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch pedal pad missing

rear brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,079 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,277 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 39,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2007 39,581 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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L12 YXO is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L12 YXO, 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 L12 YXO registered?

L12 YXO is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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