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A17 MEG

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,023 mi
Last recorded54,023 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 54,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant low

service brake just met limit

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower effort, caliper lever not returning to stop (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 50,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combined with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded main feed pipe and front of engine (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam bolt on (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corroded on outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe cleaned&coated (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross bar corroded&broken

Fail 9 Feb 2018 44,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross bar corroded&broken

Pass 8 Feb 2017 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses on axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross bar corroded

off side front wheel is alloy&near side steel

Fail 7 Feb 2017 42,412 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing cant see rear belt catches(goods in rear of vehicle) (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe coiled up (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses on axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cross bar corroded

off side front wheel is alloy&near side steel

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,896 miles

rear cross body support bar corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear cross body support bar corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,831 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,633 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,610 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,017 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 31,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,543 miles

Centre Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,014 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 25,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2007 25,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,058 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to crack & perish

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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A17 MEG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 MEG, 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 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A17 MEG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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