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LR03 VWL

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,962 mi
Last recorded119,962 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 119,962 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 117,921 miles

parking brake only just met legal requirements

Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,912 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake only just met legal requirements

Fail 8 Jul 2019 117,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front exterior handle sticking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 117,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 115,635 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 115,569 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle NS (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 112,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 108,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,845 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 92,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 80,601 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 69,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,624 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,679 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 61,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,731 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 35,715 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 35,715 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 35,715 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 26,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,235 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 18,045 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 VWL is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

LR03 VWL is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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