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LM03 JKV

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2013 94,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,226 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front to rear brake pipes have been greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,005 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 83,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,196 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 75,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play detected in steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,003 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,056 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,838 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,838 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 33,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,614 miles

centre stop lamp inop

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 JKV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige 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 JKV, 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 JKV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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