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LL03 HLY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,502 mi
Last recorded95,502 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 HLY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 95,502 miles

engine light on

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

Oil leak

extensive repairs to exhaust back box

noise on engine

surface rust on all brake discs due to standing

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Oil leak

engine light on

extensive repairs to exhaust back box

noise on engine

surface rust on all brake discs due to standing

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,496 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

engine light on

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust backbox hitting rear axle

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe joint and backbox joint

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 3 Apr 2014 91,207 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust backbox hitting rear axle

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre pipe joint and backbox joint

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2013 88,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer deteriorated, rubber mountings deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

offside has been damaged

oil on engine and gearbox

service light on

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,283 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

boot struts weak

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer deteriorated, rubber mountings deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smearing slightly

offside has been damaged

oil on engine and gearbox

service light on

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 87,319 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 74,119 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 74,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,289 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 64,199 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,285 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 44,270 miles

front windscreen middle section small stone chip.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 2.5-3.mm tread depth.

Fail 9 Jul 2007 44,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen middle section small stone chip.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 2.5-3.mm tread depth.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,470 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 34,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

found quite alot of ibbalance on front disc.

front brake disc's corrode & glazed quite badly inner working surface area.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

rear brake disc glazed & corrode up.

rear brake pad linning approx 85% worn.

small stone chip on front windscreen centre section.

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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LL03 HLY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LL03 HLY, 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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LL03 HLY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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