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LM03 OBE

2003 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 114,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output hi level (1.2.1d)

both front lower ball joint dust cover boots are splitting

front wipers are starting to smear

middle section of the exhaust is blowing slightly and is loose on the joint

oil leak

overall park brake performance has only just passed at 17%

radiator lower mounting bracket is not located properly

rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 16 Sep 2014 108,039 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 107,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 96,546 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 96,546 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 91,295 miles

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

o/s/f + n/s/f inner steering rack arms very slight movement

steering wheel very slight side to side movement

Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,443 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 80,443 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 64,483 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 64,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 55,913 miles

Drivers door mirror glass cracked.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 47,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 40,571 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 40,571 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,982 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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LM03 OBE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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