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YN04 MVW

2004 Renault Megan

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,949 mi
Last recorded87,949 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Megan58,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 MVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 87,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 87,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 78,311 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 67,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,867 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 both front steering arms

Fail 20 Sep 2013 61,867 miles

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

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 both front steering arms

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,926 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 53,292 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 53,292 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,442 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,420 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 30,584 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,794 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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YN04 MVW is a 2004 Renault Megan in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 58,422 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 Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN04 MVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Megan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN04 MVW registered?

YN04 MVW is a 2004 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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