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LF04 PYV

2004 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 PYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,246 miles

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear lights interacting slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2016 79,246 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outer edge

rear lights interacting slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,459 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 78,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55ZR16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 77,496 miles

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 77,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

o/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,138 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 66,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front top strut bearings appear noisey

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front top strut bearings appear noisey

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,761 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,684 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 55,684 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R brake disc excessivley worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,421 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 46,421 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,919 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 37,919 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,279 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 29,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 PYV is a 2004 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LF04 PYV, 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 LF04 PYV registered?

LF04 PYV is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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