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LS04 VHC

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 VHC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 100,150 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 100,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 94,475 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,475 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 67,494 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 67,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,910 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 42,900 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LS04 VHC is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS04 VHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS04 VHC registered?

LS04 VHC is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is LS04 VHC safe to buy?

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