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AP03 SYA

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,204 mi
Last recorded123,204 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 SYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 123,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 108,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 108,520 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,474 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,569 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 80,297 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,349 miles

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

front and rear disc;s have slight wear and rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,062 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 50,339 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,164 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 27,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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AP03 SYA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AP03 SYA, 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 AP03 SYA registered?

AP03 SYA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AP03 SYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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