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AV53 ELW

2003 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,442 mi
Last recorded57,442 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 54,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 54,036 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 49,609 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear discs rusting

Pass 15 Aug 2011 49,609 miles

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

rear discs rusting

Pass 12 Aug 2010 44,807 miles

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

front tyres cutting off on inside of tread pattern(tracking?)

front wiper blades slightly deterioated

rear brake discs slightly corroded/worn

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,656 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 ELW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV53 ELW, 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 AV53 ELW registered?

AV53 ELW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 ELW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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