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LS53 RNN

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

34,999 mi
Last recorded34,999 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 RNN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 34,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 34,999 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,258 miles

E.M.L ON DESHBOARD.

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smearing within the limit.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 34,258 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

E.M.L ON DESHBOARD.

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers smearing within the limit.

Pass 9 Mar 2013 29,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 26,779 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,720 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 11 Feb 2011 23,720 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms

Fail 25 Oct 2010 23,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 20,640 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 15,688 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,022 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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LS53 RNN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS53 RNN, 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 LS53 RNN registered?

LS53 RNN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is LS53 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 RNN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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