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LE03 VTP

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,389 mi
Last recorded135,389 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 VTP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,389 miles

Coolant low

Damage to windscreen

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 135,389 miles

Coolant low

Damage to windscreen

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,424 miles

Small damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,647 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 107,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 96,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 78,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,943 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,791 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 53,378 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,378 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,883 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,049 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)

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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LE03 VTP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LE03 VTP, 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 LE03 VTP registered?

LE03 VTP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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