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LV03 RXT

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

122,808 mi
Last recorded122,808 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2019 122,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bracing bar (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,827 miles

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 109,826 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 106,696 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 106,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,511 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear shockers slightly damp

wipers worn

Fail 28 Jan 2015 101,449 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

rear shockers slightly damp

wipers worn

Fail 10 Jan 2015 101,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2014 95,919 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 95,919 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 91,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 91,619 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 87,460 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,460 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 84,098 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,936 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,936 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 76,415 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 76,409 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,184 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,941 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 53,932 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 RXT is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 RXT, 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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LV03 RXT is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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