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LJ04 DJE

2004 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,800 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door handle fragile

Fail 30 Jun 2023 81,762 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

drivers door handle fragile

Pass 2 Jul 2022 71,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 71,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,928 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 67,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 66,308 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,163 miles

vibration through vehicle

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,705 miles

nearside rear tyre is badly distorted,also perished and cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2015 53,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre is badly distorted,also perished and cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear wheel is binding slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2014 45,275 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear wheel is binding slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,835 miles

gap between offside rear suspension spring and shock absorber

Fail 15 Aug 2013 38,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

gap between offside rear suspension spring and shock absorber

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,660 miles

gash n/s/r tyre

rear discs surface rust

scratches front bumper, n/s sill, n/s/r wing, rear bumper, o/s sill, o/s/f wing. dent n/s/f door, o/s/r door

Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,721 miles

Front brake disc's lipped and corroded

Rear brake disc's corroded and scored

Variouse dent's and scratches to boby work

Front brake Pads low!!!

Fail 17 Sep 2010 24,721 miles

Front brake disc's lipped and corroded

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

Rear brake disc's corroded and scored

Variouse dent's and scratches to boby work

Front brake Pads low!!!

Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,073 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,073 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,004 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 18,004 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,915 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 13,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LJ04 DJE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LJ04 DJE, 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 LJ04 DJE registered?

LJ04 DJE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ04 DJE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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