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LL04 SXE

2004 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,960 mi
Last recorded83,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 SXE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2017 83,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in both sides steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,323 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 67,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,050 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 60,050 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2013 54,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 54,674 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,713 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 50,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,639 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 46,639 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 41,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,903 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 25,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,798 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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LL04 SXE is a 2004 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LL04 SXE, 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 LL04 SXE registered?

LL04 SXE is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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