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LB03 VTD

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VTD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,471 miles

fuel flap retaining clip broken

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes have slight bind

Fail 7 Jan 2014 81,471 miles

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

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

fuel flap retaining clip broken

n/s/r and o/s/r brakes have slight bind

Pass 15 Jan 2013 75,810 miles

n/s wiper blade has small split

n/s/r o/s/r has slight buckle

slight play in n/s inner tie rod arm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2013 75,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s wiper blade has small split

n/s/r o/s/r has slight buckle

slight play in n/s inner tie rod arm

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 67,079 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre side wall persihed

Fail 16 Jan 2012 67,079 miles

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

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

all four tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre side wall persihed

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,802 miles

bottom of the front coil springs muddy

slight play in the steering rack

small stone chips to the windscreen

underside tested in wet conditions

Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,530 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bottom of the front coil springs muddy

slight bind to the rear wheels

slight play in the steering rack

small stone chips to the windscreen

underside tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,173 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,456 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,067 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,471 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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LB03 VTD is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB03 VTD, 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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LB03 VTD is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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