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LR53 NLM

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NLM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,436 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Apr 2016 103,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,881 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 98,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 93,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 89,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

both front suspension strut top bearings very noisy when turned lock to lock with front end jacked up.

fine scratches in windscreen at offside.

front inner brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded, not holed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on inner face.

both front suspension strut top bearings very noisy when turned lock to lock with front end jacked up.

fine scratches in windscreen at offside.

front inner brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

nearside rear wheel arch and outer sill corroded, not holed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 77,189 miles

air bag failure warning light illuminated.

both front suspension strut top bearings noisy when turning steering from lock to lock.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

steering lock not working with key card removed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

trim loose under front bumper.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 77,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag failure warning light illuminated.

both front suspension strut top bearings noisy when turning steering from lock to lock.

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

steering lock not working with key card removed.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

trim loose under front bumper.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 64,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 64,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,915 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,268 miles

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

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2009 47,268 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,301 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,395 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,294 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack when engine off

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 NLM is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NLM, 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 NLM registered?

LR53 NLM is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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