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LS03 NBE

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,570 mi
Last recorded100,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 NBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 100,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 100,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jul 2015 97,460 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,758 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s/r brake disc not braking on full surface area

o/s f cv gaiter requires re-clipping

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

n/s/r brake disc not braking on full surface area

o/s f cv gaiter requires re-clipping

o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall coords not exposed

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre sidewall scuffed and damaged cords not exposed strongly advise replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2013 89,737 miles

all brake discs surface breaking area poor condition

n/s/f tyre badly scuffed on sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly damaged/scuffed

Fail 4 Jul 2013 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

all brake discs surface breaking area poor condition

n/s/f tyre badly scuffed on sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly damaged/scuffed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,136 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2006 46,482 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 46,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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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LS03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LS03 NBE, 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 LS03 NBE registered?

LS03 NBE is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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