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LB03 VTG

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 VTG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,573 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,573 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s rear (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicator not working n/s front (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,127 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,205 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,205 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 63,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,037 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,037 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,411 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,398 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,785 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 42,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 29,968 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,701 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 16,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low

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 VTG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VTG, 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 LB03 VTG registered?

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

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