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LR53 NJZ

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,994 mi
Last recorded119,994 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,994 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 107,765 miles

High level stop lamp faulty

Fail 17 Jun 2013 107,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

High level stop lamp faulty

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,255 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,206 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 48,800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,160 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 38,160 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front pads look to be wearing low †offside rear tyre wearing on edges

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 NJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJZ, 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 NJZ registered?

LR53 NJZ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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