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LL04 TYZ

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 TYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,617 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,072 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 117,070 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 108,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported adequatley

Fail 29 Aug 2015 108,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported adequatley

Pass 9 Sep 2014 103,525 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 103,525 miles

Front Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 97,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 97,069 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,823 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly pitted

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

The nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,719 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 56,132 miles

exhaust cracked/snapped around weld

very slight play at both front wheels

Fail 2 Jun 2011 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust cracked/snapped around weld

very slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 27 May 2010 51,843 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 51,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front strut tops slightly worn and clicking

exhaust pipe cracked

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

slight scraping noise from front brakes when braking in rollers

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,228 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 TYZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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