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AP03 VBJ

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,125 mi
Last recorded108,125 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 VBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,125 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat belt

Fail 7 Aug 2015 86,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing inspection of seat belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,528 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 65,497 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly. Not considered to be excessive.

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 65,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly. Not considered to be excessive.

Nearside wiper blade starting to split.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,839 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 51,836 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 30,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,105 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slightly perished

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,759 miles

Oil leak

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,314 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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AP03 VBJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBJ, 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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AP03 VBJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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