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LF04 PYJ

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,550 mi
Last recorded111,550 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 PYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 111,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 105,903 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 105,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,402 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 11 Jan 2017 98,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,701 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

minor movement in o/s and n/s inner steering track rod joints

Pass 8 May 2014 81,708 miles

nearside front track rod end slight freeplay, recommend renewal asap

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2013 71,797 miles

advise only temp repair on c/v gaiters with cable ties advise to replace clips

advise play to off side of steering rack close to pass limit

advise to change near side rear indicator bulb fading

front brake pads starting to get low

front disc wear lip

Fail 10 May 2013 71,797 miles

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

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

advise only temp repair on c/v gaiters with cable ties advise to replace clips

advise play to off side of steering rack close to pass limit

advise to change near side rear indicator bulb fading

front brake pads starting to get low

front disc wear lip

Pass 4 May 2012 60,664 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 60,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,596 miles

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

advise slight play to steering rack

Pass 4 May 2010 46,812 miles

rear brake pads getting low

very slight play to steering rack

Fail 15 May 2009 41,739 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 41,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 16,168 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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LF04 PYJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF04 PYJ, 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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LF04 PYJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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