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B19 NSC

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,568 mi
Last recorded125,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 NSC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,568 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Battery cable rubbing on engine cover. (1.9.2b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 125,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush bolt loose. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Battery cable rubbing on engine cover. (1.9.2b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 120,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 120,171 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,742 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,443 miles

both front discs rusty

both rear discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside road spring rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,443 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front discs rusty

both rear discs lipped

engine covers fitted

offside road spring rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2008 79,770 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 79,770 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 65,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,168 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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B19 NSC is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B19 NSC, 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 B19 NSC registered?

B19 NSC is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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