2004 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · PN54 XTJ
2004 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 68,752 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN54 XTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2023
- 68,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN54 XTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Megane (PN54 XTJ) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
PN54 XTJ Mileage History
- 24/09/202266,592 mi
- 24/09/202266,592 mi
- 28/09/202368,752 mi+2,160 mi
Average of roughly 2,138 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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