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LM03 VZW

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,036 mi
Last recorded72,036 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 VZW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 72,036 miles

Front impact damage on bonnet

Fail 3 Aug 2016 72,036 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Front impact damage on bonnet

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,776 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,170 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2010 36,358 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 30,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,763 miles

advise front wiper blades split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 23,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 18,696 miles

Engine management light on when engine running.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge also worn very close to legal limit. Tyre size 195/50vr16 michelin.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 14,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front offside washer jets one is not hitting windscreen

nail in tyre

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 VZW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW registered?

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

Is LM03 VZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 VZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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