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LG04 MEG

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

177,701 mi
Last recorded177,701 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,701 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 177,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 161,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 144,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 137,922 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,822 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 124,405 miles

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

Rear wheels slightly binding

centre stop lamp not working (not sure if connected)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 124,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wheels slightly binding

centre stop lamp not working (not sure if connected)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,370 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 112,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,649 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 11 Jul 2011 98,649 miles

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,942 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 72,942 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,908 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,908 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LG04 MEG is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LG04 MEG, 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 LG04 MEG registered?

LG04 MEG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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