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LV03 OBY

2003 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,245 mi
Last recorded103,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OBY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 103,245 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 103,239 miles

Exhaust system insecure Central & rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 103,234 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Steering system slightly rough on both sides lock to lock making noise (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,458 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,110 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 88,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,532 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 83,532 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,504 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 79,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 76,022 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 76,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,192 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 63,965 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 63,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

205/55/16 O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 57,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,655 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 49,655 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,704 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 40,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,861 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,273 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LV03 OBY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LV03 OBY, 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 LV03 OBY registered?

LV03 OBY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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