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LN04 SFJ

2004 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,647 mi
Last recorded139,647 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 SFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 139,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play & offside front inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Noise from engine pulley system

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen wipers do not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 24 Apr 2018 139,622 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play & offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Noise from engine pulley system

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 20 Apr 2017 136,180 miles

Offside mirror loose

Rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 Apr 2017 136,151 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside mirror loose

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 132,778 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

noise in steering system

Fail 22 Apr 2016 132,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

noise in steering system

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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LN04 SFJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LN04 SFJ, 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 LN04 SFJ registered?

LN04 SFJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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