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LM03 HWG

2003 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 HWG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 97,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,893 miles

EMISSIONS POOR

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

H\LAMP AIM OSF MIN\DOWN

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 86,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS POOR

EXGHAUST H\SHIELD INSECURE

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

H\LAMP AIM OSF MIN\DOWN

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 72,681 miles

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

rear ex mounting partly snapped

Fail 6 Jun 2012 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear ex mounting partly snapped

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,381 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 64,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,253 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 51,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 43,686 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,527 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 26,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 26,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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LM03 HWG is a 2003 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LM03 HWG, 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 LM03 HWG registered?

LM03 HWG is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LM03 HWG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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