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LM53 RYP

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,990 mi
Last recorded60,990 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 RYP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,297 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 58,297 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,442 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 40,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,235 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,283 miles

horn slighty weak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,283 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

horn slighty weak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,534 miles

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

slight cracks on o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,564 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 17 Jan 2009 22,540 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 14,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RYP is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LM53 RYP, 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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LM53 RYP is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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