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LR03 VXY

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,134 mi
Last recorded86,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VXY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,134 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,134 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light

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

n/s/r spring rusty

rear heat shield loose

Fail 16 Nov 2012 84,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light

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

n/s/r spring rusty

rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,138 miles

cut in nsf tyre on outer side wall does not show cords

Fail 28 Nov 2011 81,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

cut in nsf tyre on outer side wall does not show cords

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,056 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 76,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s r not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 65,312 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 65,287 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

noise from o/s/f upper strut top mount,no movement or roughness found during test.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,710 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,534 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,870 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,769 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 VXY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

LR03 VXY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is LR03 VXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 VXY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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