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LM04 VYN

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

119,368 mi
Last recorded119,368 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 119,368 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 113,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 104,976 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 104,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear side light dim

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,609 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 102,609 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 98,965 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 98,859 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,859 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,689 miles

kerb damage to both front inner wheel rims.

Fail 22 May 2013 94,687 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

kerb damage to both front inner wheel rims.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on.

slight inner wheel rim damage on both front wheels.

slight play in both front track arms.

Fail 14 Jun 2012 88,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on.

slight inner wheel rim damage on both front wheels.

slight play in both front track arms.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

hand brake lever sometimes sticking.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 73,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

front brake discs worn lipped on edge.

hand brake lever sometimes sticking.

rear brake discs worn and corroded on edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 63,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 52,953 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 41,937 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

There is slight play in the near side inner steering rack joint.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,937 miles

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

There is slight play in the near side inner steering rack joint.

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 VYN is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LM04 VYN, 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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LM04 VYN is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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