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LR52 MDK

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,258 mi
Last recorded122,258 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 122,258 miles

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

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter security borderline pass.recommend metal clip

rear exhaust rear 1 mount broken ,security just meets requirements

Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,631 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 117,631 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 116,513 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 116,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 108,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 97,602 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 76,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres both perished and cracking

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Feb 2010 76,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres both perished and cracking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 58,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,045 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,164 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)

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 MDK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

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

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