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AP52 HPK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,401 mi
Last recorded122,401 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,401 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 122,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,268 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 118,264 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,529 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,901 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,820 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight oil leak on gearbox

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,820 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight oil leak on gearbox

small chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,343 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 17,343 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 HPK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AP52 HPK, 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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AP52 HPK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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