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LR52 MBV

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,184 mi
Last recorded116,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front spot lights not working

oil leak

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Fail 3 Jun 2016 116,183 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front spot lights not working

oil leak

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,533 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords exposed

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2015 101,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre no cords exposed

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,298 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 90,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,664 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,661 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,041 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stone chip on centre of screen.

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,975 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,742 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,245 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

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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LR52 MBV is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LR52 MBV, 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 LR52 MBV registered?

LR52 MBV is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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