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L77 LYA

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

164,756 mi
Last recorded164,756 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 LYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 164,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

mid exhaust mount detatched

rubber missing on clutch pedal

Pass 13 Jul 2017 157,377 miles

imbalance on front brakes

Fail 7 Jul 2017 157,320 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,839 miles

rubber missing on clutch pedal

undertray insecure

wear on discs and pads

Fail 17 Jun 2016 152,817 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid and rear mounts detatched (7.1.1)

rubber missing on clutch pedal

undertray insecure

wear on discs and pads

Pass 7 Jul 2015 142,403 miles

slight bend in offside rear wheel

rear discs corroded and pads wearing low

slight knock from offside front suspension strut bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2015 142,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded and pads wearing low

slight bend in offside rear wheel

slight knock from offside front suspension strut bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 135,699 miles

offside front flexible hose fixing point not as per original

wear on nearside front suspension top mount

wear on rear discs

Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

wear on rear discs

Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,934 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 126,932 miles

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

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

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 15 Jun 2012 108,386 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 84,230 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 83,769 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,118 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 63,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 38,231 miles

offside rear tyre is worn low on inner and outer edges

slight corosion on outer edge of front brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,485 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Jul 2008 32,485 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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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L77 LYA is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 L77 LYA, 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 L77 LYA registered?

L77 LYA is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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