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L16 YDW

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

150,298 mi
Last recorded150,298 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 YDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 150,298 miles

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

exhaust loose

suspension boots perished

washers weak

Fail 7 Sep 2020 150,293 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust loose

suspension boots perished

washers weak

Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,469 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp!! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limits (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r seats missing

slight noise & play in rack

Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,467 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no patterns (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp!! (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limits (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r seats missing

slight noise & play in rack

Pass 5 Jun 2018 136,121 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/r & central seats missing

suspension boots & bushes perished & slightly worn

Fail 4 Jun 2018 136,118 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patten (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s wiper smeary

o/s/r & central seats missing

suspension boots & bushes perished & slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2017 128,379 miles

headlamp aims faded

o/s/r & middle seats missing

rear discs rusty, corroded

slight play in steering rack

small exhaust leak

small oil leak

wiper blades smeary

Fail 26 May 2017 128,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

headlamp aims faded

o/s/r & middle seats missing

rear discs rusty, corroded

slight play in steering rack

small exhaust leak

small oil leak

wiper blades smeary

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat removed.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 122,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear seat removed.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 114,986 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight play in rack

Fail 7 May 2015 114,984 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Jun 2014 105,988 miles

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

Offside front tyre slight damage.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 97,608 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight play in rack

Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,111 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r tyre on limit, uneven wear, cuts & perished

slight play in rack

Pass 4 May 2012 88,536 miles

n/s/r tyre ON limit

odd springs fitted to front suspension

play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2012 88,251 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre ON limit

odd springs fitted to front suspension

play in steering rack

rear discs very worn and corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

play in nearside steering system

play in offside front hub assembly

Fail 4 Mar 2011 82,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted and worn

play in nearside steering system

play in offside front hub assembly

Pass 12 Feb 2010 71,331 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f/ hub lower bearing slightly rusted.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 71,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f/ hub lower bearing slightly rusted.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,332 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,815 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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L16 YDW is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 L16 YDW, 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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L16 YDW is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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