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AO53 JVE

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 JVE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 93,524 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2014 93,524 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,634 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 85,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,727 miles

Front discs and pads will need replacing soon

Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,939 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

o/s/f fog light lens broken

stone chips to screen

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,997 miles

front and rear pads appear to be wearing thin

noise to engine either water punp or cam belt

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

stone chips to screen

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,010 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 52,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate is slightly deterioated

stone chips to screen

unable to check centre and n/s/r seat belts due to baby seat being fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,359 miles

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

stone chips to screen

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,999 miles

chips in windscreen

offside front tyre has a cut on side wall (but not showing cords)

rear number plate letter deteriorating

Fail 21 Mar 2007 24,998 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on sidewall but not showing cords

undertray fitted restricting view of testable components

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,917 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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AO53 JVE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 JVE, 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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What year was AO53 JVE registered?

AO53 JVE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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