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AR03 JVU

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,843 mi
Last recorded127,843 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,487 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,412 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,529 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,909 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,753 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 87,844 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 87,844 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,808 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 82,803 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,306 miles

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)

centre brake light not working,not known if the light is connected to the car

offside front anti-roll outer bush worn

power steering fluid cap missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working,not known if the light is connected to the car

offside front anti-roll outer bush worn

power steering fluid cap missing

Pass 5 May 2009 57,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,648 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2008 37,648 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,229 miles

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 29 Aug 2006 21,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 20,462 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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AR03 JVU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 JVU, 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 AR03 JVU registered?

AR03 JVU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is AR03 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 JVU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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