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LT04 JSY

2004 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 JSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

air bag light & management light staying on.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

o/s/r lens cracked slightly no white light showing.

slight knocking noise from steering.

slight roughness in streering.

unable too check steering knuckle due to plastic covers.

wear in n/s & o/s inner steering rack arms.Early attension required.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

air bag light & management light staying on.

n/s/r wheel slightly binding.

o/s/r lens cracked slightly no white light showing.

slight knocking noise from steering.

slight roughness in streering.

unable too check steering knuckle due to plastic covers.

wear in n/s & o/s inner steering rack arms.Early attension required.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s inner steering rack arms slight wear.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 104,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s inner steering rack arms slight wear.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 98,986 miles

rear exhaust rubber slightly worn.

slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack inner steering arms.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 98,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear exhaust rubber slightly worn.

slight wear in n/s & o/s steering rack inner steering arms.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,152 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,027 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 61,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

condensation in o/s/r lamp

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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LT04 JSY is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT04 JSY, 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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LT04 JSY is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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