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LM04 VWS

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,003 mi
Last recorded89,003 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 89,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly nosiy (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack links (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 May 2016 89,003 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play slightly nosiy (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner rack links (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 May 2015 76,102 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,485 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 83,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 52,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2013 52,673 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 45,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 42,281 miles

slight play in both steering inner tie rod joints

Fail 10 May 2011 42,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

rear brake discs scored/pitted

slight play in both steering inner tie rod joints

Pass 11 May 2010 38,344 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2009 33,828 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 28,688 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,537 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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LM04 VWS is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM04 VWS, 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 LM04 VWS registered?

LM04 VWS is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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