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LJ04 GLY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 GLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,760 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 91,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 77,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front mirror unit damage

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner and outer wall

Fail 7 Mar 2013 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front mirror unit damage

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner and outer wall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,998 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,515 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,515 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 39,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 30,414 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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LJ04 GLY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GLY, 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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LJ04 GLY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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