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LV03 OBZ

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,886 mi
Last recorded81,886 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 81,886 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 77,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 73,669 miles

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

Slight oil leak from the engine area

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s front and rear doors damaged

n/s/sill damaged

passanger side front door handle stiff

roof paint work

Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,876 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

n/s front and rear doors damaged

n/s/sill damaged

passanger side front door handle stiff

roof paint work

wipers only work on speed 3 and do not self park

Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,142 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,790 miles

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

o/s c/v boot slightly loose on housing, we advise it resecured a/s/a/p

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,639 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 43,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,248 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,648 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,055 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,969 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,682 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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LV03 OBZ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV03 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

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