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LJ04 UUY

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,593 mi
Last recorded117,593 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 UUY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,593 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 117,593 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 101,546 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,588 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,533 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,667 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,615 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2012 66,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,037 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside steering arm has slight play

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,037 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside steering arm has slight play

Offside wiper blade torn

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 54,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 40,336 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,752 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 UUY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LJ04 UUY, 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 UUY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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