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LR53 NNW

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,397 mi
Last recorded140,397 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 140,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer c.v gaiter perished

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

Fail 25 Feb 2019 140,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front outer c.v gaiter perished

slight play in nearside inner track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2018 135,599 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,116 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 126,640 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 122,253 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering lock apears to not engage but an is imobiliser fitted to vehicle

Fail 29 Aug 2014 122,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering lock apears to not engage but an is imobiliser fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 114,297 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,672 miles

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

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2012 102,670 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,487 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 98,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 878,073 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 878,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in nsf steering rack drum stick

Pass 20 Aug 2009 74,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,636 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 61,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nsf steering rack drumstick has slight play

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,810 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 33,619 miles

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

near side and off side rack arms have slight play

Fail 30 Aug 2006 33,619 miles

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

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

near side and off side rack arms have slight play

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 NNW is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NNW, 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 NNW registered?

LR53 NNW is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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