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AV53 ELC

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010 78,183 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 78,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering rackend bush

Pass 5 Mar 2010 67,835 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,429 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top mounts slightly noisey

both rear tyres 2.5mm - 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in axial ball joint n/s/f

Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,428 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front top mounts slightly noisey

both rear tyres 2.5mm - 3mm

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play in axial ball joint n/s/f

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

slight corrosion throughout exhaust system

top suspension mounts noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,332 miles

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

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 13 Nov 2006 45,621 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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AV53 ELC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV53 ELC, 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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AV53 ELC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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