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LR53 NHB

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,255 mi
Last recorded121,255 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NHB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 121,255 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 121,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

eml light on

front wipers smearing across windscreen

lamba sensor wiring broken

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

eml light on

front wipers smearing across windscreen

lamba sensor wiring broken

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,675 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,015 miles

Grease around both front outer C/V boots

Fail 2 Apr 2012 83,015 miles

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

Grease around both front outer C/V boots

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,354 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,776 miles

Advise both rear brake discs are corroded

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 22 Mar 2010 60,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Advise both rear brake discs are corroded

Advise slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,878 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 29,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,465 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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LR53 NHB is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LR53 NHB, 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 NHB registered?

LR53 NHB is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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