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L888 DTU

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,594 mi
Last recorded105,594 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 105,594 miles

both front discs worn close to legal limit

o/s and n/s front seal damage

o/s front bumper insecure

o/s front cv gator leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,551 miles

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

suspect play in both track rods inner connections

Fail 28 Jan 2010 93,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

suspect play in both track rods inner connections

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,494 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 59,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,177 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,423 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 23,284 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake judder from rear brakes

front brake pads low

offside rear brake disc badly pitted/corroded

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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L888 DTU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L888 DTU, 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 L888 DTU registered?

L888 DTU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is L888 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 DTU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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