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LN03 VAY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,851 mi
Last recorded82,851 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 VAY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 82,851 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 74,231 miles

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre heavily cracking on tread,sidewalls,unable to see cord.

Oil leak.

Rear pads starting to wear.

Steering rack inner joint's slight play.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 74,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excess cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Lower Gearbox mount deteriorated.

Offside rear tyre heavily cracking on tread,sidewalls,unable to see cord.

Oil leak

Passenger door mirror glass missing.

Rear pads starting to wear.

Steering rack inner joint's slight play.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,470 miles

Front tyre's starting to wear on edge's.

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside rear tyre cracking on tred.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 71,469 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyre's starting to wear on edge's.

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside rear tyre cracking on tred.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,067 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,067 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,421 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,485 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 52,328 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 52,326 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,823 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front steering rack arm has slight play in the inner joint

Fail 28 Jan 2010 41,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre badly worn on the inner edge of the tread

offside front steering rack arm has slight play in the inner joint

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,716 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,716 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,537 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,533 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,533 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,734 miles

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

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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LN03 VAY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN03 VAY, 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 LN03 VAY registered?

LN03 VAY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is LN03 VAY safe to buy?

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