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LR03 OTU

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,907 mi
Last recorded68,907 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 OTU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,907 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,906 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,878 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 30 Apr 2014 65,878 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

long handbrake travel

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,703 miles

Both front brake discs pitted and rusty.

Nearside rearbrake binding slightly.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front brake discs pitted and rusty.

Nearside rearbrake binding slightly.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,179 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,179 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,873 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Apr 2009 44,119 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2008 36,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 36,106 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,232 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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LR03 OTU is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LR03 OTU, 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 LR03 OTU registered?

LR03 OTU is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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