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LT04 WMJ

2004 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 WMJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,793 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 103,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 96,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover loose

front and rear discs have a lip on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f ball joints rubbers has a pin hole split but no movement

n/s/f rack end has play in it

n/s/f track rod end rubber split but no movement

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,408 miles

engine cover loose

front and rear discs have a lip on edge

n/s/f and o/s/f ball joints rubbers has a pin hole split but no movement

n/s/f rack end has play in it

n/s/f track rod end rubber split but no movement

spare tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2010 90,716 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Jun 2010 90,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 90,565 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 75,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 75,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,007 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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 WMJ is a 2004 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LT04 WMJ, 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 WMJ is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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