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LT04 SWZ

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 SWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 139,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades poor

exhaust hear sheild loose

Fail 24 Jan 2015 139,452 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wiper blades poor

exhaust hear sheild loose

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2014 130,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting

Fail 25 Jan 2014 130,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 117,665 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2013 117,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both ends of steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,691 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS WORN

BOTH WIPER BLADES WORN

N/S/FRONT TOP MOUNT WORN

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 93,369 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR DISCS WORN

BOTH WIPER BLADES WORN

N/S/FRONT TOP MOUNT WORN

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,366 miles

some wear in n/s end of steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2011 78,283 miles

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

some wear in n/s end of steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,234 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,759 miles

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 SWZ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SWZ, 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 LT04 SWZ registered?

LT04 SWZ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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