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LM03 JKK

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,523 mi
Last recorded101,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 JKK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 96,349 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 96,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside wing mirror insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,390 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside front to rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

nearside wing mirror insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,656 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 78,614 miles

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns rack end slight play

ns rear tyre close to limit

os front indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 132,244 miles

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

play in n/s/ steering rack joint-BORDER LINE> would advise replacing in near future

Fail 13 Jun 2009 132,032 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Air bag light on

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in nearside steering rack - unable to judge whether excessive or not because of excessive play in ball joint.

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jun 2008 115,464 miles

both rear tyres punctured

emissions cannister broken

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r sidelight bright due to bulb being fitted incorrectly

play in steering rack on n/s - BORDER LINE

Fail 21 Jun 2008 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres punctured

emissions cannister broken

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r sidelight bright due to bulb being fitted incorrectly

play in steering rack on n/s - BORDER LINE

Pass 30 Jun 2007 100,431 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 100,431 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,652 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 85,652 miles

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

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 JKK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LM03 JKK, 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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LM03 JKK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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