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L400 EGG

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,503 mi
Last recorded152,503 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 EGG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 152,503 miles

n/s antiroll bar link has slight paly

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 141,273 miles

horn slightly muffled

o/s/r tyre starting to block and has small cuts in tread

rear road sprigs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 141,269 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor hanging out of hole (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located touching shock absorber (2.4.C.2)

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

horn slightly muffled

o/s/r tyre starting to block and has small cuts in tread

rear road sprigs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,566 miles

Drivers electric window not working

Fail 23 Jun 2016 129,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drivers electric window not working

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,421 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,421 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,051 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,051 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 78,724 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 78,724 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 71,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 71,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,823 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,970 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 53,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,228 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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L400 EGG is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L400 EGG, 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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L400 EGG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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