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L15 TGR

2004 Renault Megane

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,080 mi
Last recorded125,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 TGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 125,080 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 125,018 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 118,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 115,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2019 115,139 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play at steering rack inner arm joints

Fail 17 Jan 2019 115,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

slight play at steering rack inner arm joints

Pass 18 Jan 2017 115,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,162 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and brake affected by operation of indicators (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,094 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,094 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2014 97,276 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 97,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 91,373 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 9 Jan 2013 91,246 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,370 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 86,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 76,112 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,352 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,423 miles

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

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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L15 TGR is a 2004 Renault Megane in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L15 TGR, 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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L15 TGR is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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