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LF52 KBP

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,659 mi
Last recorded150,659 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 KBP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 150,659 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,438 miles

Centre rubber mount broken but exhaust still supported.

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 119,536 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Front top suspension mounts seizing up.

N/S/F road wheel is slightly distorted.

Play in both front track rods and only just meet te minimum standard, advise imediate replacement.

Fail 26 Jul 2010 119,485 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads getting low.

Front top suspension mounts seizing up.

N/S/F road wheel is slightly distorted.

Play in both front track rods and only just meet te minimum standard, advise imediate replacement.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 103,558 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

O/S AND N/S track rod inner joints have play.

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

n/s front wheel bolts of incorrect.

n/s rear wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 58,641 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 96 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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LF52 KBP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF52 KBP, 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 LF52 KBP registered?

LF52 KBP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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