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LA03 OOJ

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,358 mi
Last recorded85,358 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 OOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,353 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever dameged

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,157 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating,both steering arm balljoints slight play,rear discs and springs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 79,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate deteriorating,both steering arm balljoints slight play,rear discs and springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,012 miles

2x rear number plate light bulbs slightly dim

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

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

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 62,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 52,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 43,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 43,829 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 31,279 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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LA03 OOJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LA03 OOJ, 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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LA03 OOJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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