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LR53 NHA

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,555 mi
Last recorded68,555 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 68,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly tight (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment tight (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 68,555 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly tight (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment tight (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

engine covers

under trays

Fail 24 Feb 2016 63,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

engine covers

under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2015 1,408 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,339 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s hand brake cable corroded

o/s/f top suspension m ounting/bearing noisey but no play found

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 22 Oct 2012 54,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s hand brake cable corroded

o/s/f top suspension m ounting/bearing noisey but no play found

o/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,321 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 48,284 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 34,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 25,238 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside 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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LR53 NHA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 LR53 NHA, 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 LR53 NHA registered?

LR53 NHA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LR53 NHA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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