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AP52 CBY

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,187 mi
Last recorded78,187 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 CBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 78,187 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2015 78,186 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

o/s front brake pad not making full contact with disc

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,513 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 69,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 57,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,974 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 49,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,318 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,738 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 31,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 14 Mar 2007 29,228 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre very near legal limit

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,991 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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AP52 CBY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP52 CBY, 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 AP52 CBY registered?

AP52 CBY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AP52 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP52 CBY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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