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LM53 RNX

2004 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,098 mi
Last recorded129,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 RNX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 129,098 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 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r brakes slight bind

Fail 15 Jan 2013 129,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on

n/s/r brakes slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2012 114,218 miles

offside front outer sil hole

Fail 21 Jan 2012 114,040 miles

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

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

hole offside front sill

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,901 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 100,893 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 87,431 miles

air bag light on

hole in o/s/f outer sill

o/s wiper split at end

Fail 23 Jan 2010 87,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

hole in o/s/f outer sill

o/s wiper split at end

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,591 miles

hole offside front outer sill

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,961 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 47,961 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,194 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 29,192 miles

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

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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LM53 RNX is a 2004 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LM53 RNX, 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 LM53 RNX registered?

LM53 RNX is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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